Watch the Superbus mega concept car cruise at 155mph
The Dutch creation makes Mother Nature smile with its all-electric engineering
Cars | Electric vehicles | Transportation | Future | Concepts
Designers at the TU Delft University of Technology in Holland think they've created the future of public transportation, and it looks more like a race car than you'd probably expect. It's called the Superbus HD, and it's capable of carrying 23 passengers at 155mph without using a drop of fuel.
As you can see on the video above, the all-electric Superbus is fairly huge, but it's also extremely aerodynamic, a trait which it owes to its chief engineer, Antonia Terzi, who also happens to be a former Formula 1 designer. The bus is packed with a plethora of advanced electronics that allow it to detect road debris, plan efficient travel routes, and provide its occupants with wifi internet.
The sleek mega-car is designed as an alternative to traditional bus lines and train systems. As its creators note, installing a new electric train system is a pricey venture, and the speedy Superbus could take over those public transportation duties. However, in order to take full advantage of the machine's power, a dedicated highway system would also have to be implemented. Whether the Superbus ends up on our city streets or not, we can only hope Sandra Bullock is available for another Speed sequel.
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