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Superbus

This unique looking vehicle is being developed by the Delft University of Technology in Netherlands is called the Superbus.

Serious alternative

Designed to be an alternative to buses & magnetic trains, this aerodynamic, lightweight vehicle can run on roads or on special “Supertracks” and uses on electricity rather than gas. The designers predict that the Superbus will be able to travel up to 155mph and should carry around 30 people.

Key features

Electric (or fuel cell) powered
155mph (250kph) top speed
Max 30 passengers
0-60mph in 35+ seconds (estimate)
‘Bus length’, slightly taller than an SUV (1.7 metres high)
Drives on ordinary roads and dedicated “supertracks”
Launch date: 2008
Funded largely by the Dutch government

Superbus