China has completed the first real-world test of its Transit Elevated Bus concept (TEB), which made headlines this spring for its innovative design.
The electricity-powered vehicle straddles the highway over two lanes
and allows cars to pass underneath. The testing of its brake and power
systems took place on Tuesday in Qinhuangdao, a port city in northeast
China.
The TEB concept is designed to help China alleviate some
of its massive traffic problems. By combining two methods of
transportation, the hybrid light-rail train and bus would transport
large numbers of people inside its carriages while letting cars pass
underneath. The developers believe this method would be more efficient, in terms of
speed and overall cost, than building a subway system. Because the TEB
is powered by electricity, the transportation system could also help the
country cut down on air pollution.At about 72-feet long, 26-feet wide, and 16-feet high, a single cabin
can transport up to 300 people, according to China's official news
agency Xinhua.
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