From the perspective of a group of students at San Jose State University, a futuristic transportation system is 100% solar-powered and able to feed surplus energy back to the electric grid.
This system envisioned by the student group has been dubbed the Spartan Superway and takes the form of a gondola-style pod with solar panels that moves under a suspended 33' steel track. This unit would be able to enter a transit station for passenger pick-up and drop-off. One of the main goals of the project is to make the streets people-friendly again by elevating transportation units.
A working full-scale replica of the eco-friendly and efficient Spartan Superway will be on display at this year's Maker Faire in San Mateo.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Solar-powered Transportation
- Opportunities for creating more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options using solar power.
- Elevated Transportation
- Opportunities for alleviating traffic congestion and creating people-friendly streets by elevating transportation units.
- Smart Mobility Solutions
- Opportunities for developing more efficient, technologically advanced transportation systems.
Where This Applies
- Renewable Energy
- Innovations in renewable energy could contribute to the development of more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options.
- Transportation
- The transportation industry could leverage solar-powered, elevated, and technologically advanced transportation solutions to address traffic congestion and mobility issues.
- Smart Cities
- Cities and municipalities could leverage smart mobility solutions to create more efficient transportation systems and improve quality of life for citizens.
