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Japanese rail firm JR Hokkaido is on the edge to run its dual-mode bus and rail vehicle. They will begin their testing in April 2007 and according to Giz Magazine, “preliminary trials suggest the vehicle’s fuel cost is about a quarter of a diesel vehicle, and maintenance cost about one-eighth, while offering the flexibility to extend railed systems.” The Autotram concept will measure 36 meters long and can load as many passengers as a streetcar. One of its features is its “flywheel energy storage system that facilitates a regenerative braking system and signficiantly cuts operating costs.” Its concept is to run on train tracks and drive on the road  A dual-mode vehicle, or a type of rail-cum-road car being developed by JR Hokkaido has been drawing intense attention of small rail operators across Japan as a possible solution to lowering the operating cost of local lines.
The vehicle, which is based on a microbus, runs both on roads and railroads by switching between rubber tires and steel wheels.
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| rocketranger on Jan 13, 07 0 Trends 2,582 Comments |
Must have for So CA MTA System-dual Mode Bus.
Nice, usable, Needed.
Problem: freight RR trains on tracks.
Otherwise Ideal.
Use idle RR acerage for Bus.
Test in LA CA.
Must have in LA & OC CA area.
Income source.
Look MTA. |
rocketranger on Jan 13, 07 0 Trends 2,582 Comments
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