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For some of you this is a French rock band from 1999 to SixMania ..., it is another thing, it is not like other bus ... To see the look, rather it is an electric car limousine 6 wheel 23 his driver more places.
The 3D project
The initiators of this crazy project are students of Delff University of Technology in the Netherlands around 2004. The subject was to design a transport vehicle ecological common, fast and comfortable. The result is impressive… The Superbus can carry 23 people and welcome them to a closer luxurious mobile office environment than a traditional car.
The luxury on board
Electric motors develop maximum speed 250 km / h and the lithium polymer batteries allow autonomy 210 km. Finally, the maximum load is 9 tonnes.
The Superbus is along 15 meters and offers 23 seats. To improve comfort and to allow individuality, he has 8 butterfly doors on each side. It is a safe vehicle, it is equipped with a radar obstacle detection system with a fast response by electronic guidance !
The Superbus has two cabins, one for single travelers and for travelers in group. Despite its length, it can adapt to any type of roads, in rural or urban. Its rear is directional and ground clearance can be changed at will.
Because of its simple construction, The Superbus is light and its consumption is low.
Technical characteristics
Powertrain Electric motors powered by lithium batteries polymer battery and regenerative braking
Output Power 400 kW
Autonomy 210 km
Braking 250-0 km / h in less than 200 m
Cruising speed 250 kmh (155 mph)
Length 15.000 mm (49.21 ft)
Width 2.550 mm (8,20 pi)
Height 1.650 mm (5,41 pi)
Weight 10.500 kg at full load
Suspension air springs and dampers selective system frequency and hydraulic lift 70mm to 400mm
Carbon fiber chassis frame reinforced plastic
Bodywork carbon fiber reinforced plastic
Lexan polycarbonate glazing
driving mode Driver Controlled assisted on existing roads, autopilot on Supertrack
Equipped with seat belts, TV, internet, air conditioning, heating, etc
Supplied with Navigation System, Obstacle Detection, communications system
The current team managing the project :
prof.dr. Wubbo Ockels
First Dutchman in space and now professor at the University of Delft
Dr. Ing. Antonia Terzi
Aerodynamicist former chief of the Formula One team 1 Williams-BMW
Joris Melkert MSc
Aerospace engineer and now an assistant professor at the ASSET chair. He was involved in several aircraft development projects and in the development of NUNA 3, the fastest solar-powered car on earth. He is in charge of logistics and infrastructure issues
Construction of Superbus :
other Views :
Flight !
Videos :
Presentation on France 2…
Test in the snow in the Netherlands
city walk
Maneuverability
You will find lots of other videos on Youtube
or on the official website : http://www.superbusproject.com/
