Open AccessAn (slightly) innovative vehicle for urban ground transport
Author(s) -
M. Kruszyna
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
przegląd komunikacyjny
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2544-6037
pISSN - 0033-2232
DOI - 10.35117/a_eng_20_01_01
Subject(s) - catenary , transport engineering , stock (firearms) , track (disk drive) , electric vehicle , automotive engineering , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , power (physics) , physics , structural engineering , quantum mechanics
The article presents a proposal for constructing a vehicle for urban ground transport using a tram system (current consumption from the catenary, separate tracks), but with the option of leaving the track and using batteries or charging stations. This will allow for temporary or target extension of existing routes and for bringing large-scale rolling stock to densely built-up housing estates. Based on the review of modern solutions, the thesis was formulated that the development of an (slightly) innovative vehicle is "at your fingertips." The possibilities of introducing new rolling stock were shown on the example of Wroclaw. Nevertheless, the proposed solution may also be attractive to other, at least Polish cities. Keywords: Tram; Trolleybus; Electric bus, Innovation