What we first believed to be just an play of some graphic designer’s imagination is slowly gaining speed and turning into a project which just might change the world as we know it. The Superbus project, an endeavor meant to create the perfect means of mass transportation, capable of traveling at speeds of 250 km/h (155 mph), has traveled to the United Arab Emirates, where it has created quite a stir, according to a recent Daily Mail Online report.It will reportedly be used for a commute between Abu Dhabi and Dubai by a sheikh.
The vehicles deserves all the attention it’s getting right now, as ti ca comfortably seat 23 passengers in style and comfort and costs as much asa an expensive boat - €13 million (about $17 million at the current exchange rate).
Wubbo Ockels, a Dutch inventor, had big plans in mind when he created the vehicle you see in the adjacent video. Dubbed the Superbus, the vehicle makes extensive use of lightweight materials, has more gullwing door than a caterpillar has legs and offers an electric drivetrain.
The innovative vehicle uses electric motors that are powered by a lithium polymer battery pack and features a braking energy recovery system. Its power output sits at 408 hp and can be doubled for a short period of one minute.
It offers seating for 23 people, tips the scales at 9,500 kg (21,000 lbs) and measures 49.21 ft (15m) in length. It promises to offer a driving range of 130 miles (210 km/h) and a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
The Superbus uses carbon fiber for both the frame and the body and also features other high-tech materials, such as Lexan Policarbonate.
Wubbo Ockels, a Dutch inventor, had big plans in mind when he created the vehicle you see in the adjacent video. Dubbed the Superbus, the vehicle makes extensive use of lightweight materials, has more gullwing door than a caterpillar has legs and offers an electric drivetrain.
The innovative vehicle uses electric motors that are powered by a lithium polymer battery pack and features a braking energy recovery system. Its power output sits at 408 hp and can be doubled for a short period of one minute.
It offers seating for 23 people, tips the scales at 9,500 kg (21,000 lbs) and measures 49.21 ft (15m) in length. It promises to offer a driving range of 130 miles (210 km/h) and a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
The Superbus uses carbon fiber for both the frame and the body and also features other high-tech materials, such as Lexan Policarbonate.
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