Abstract: In 2003, both Las Vegas, USA and Eindhoven, Netherlands, are planning to introduce self-guiding buses. The Dutch project, Phileas, will use sensors mounted on the vehicle's axles to manipulate the path the vehicle follows, as well as its speed. In the event of a loss of orientation, magnets embedded in the pavement at 4-m intervals will provide guidance. In the event of an obstruction, the driver can switch to manual mode and drive round it, unlike with a rail-bound tram. The USA project, Civis, uses an optical guidance system that follows paint markings. The vehicle has a lower floor and can accommodate up to120 people. Stop platforms will be level with the bus floor, to speed passenger movement. The bus will require less space on the road and is much cheaper than a light rail system.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
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