Saturday, August 1, 2009

New Combination Bus/Train Vehicle Developed

The availability and convenience of public transportation is getting a boost with a new vehicle that can run on tracks and on the road.

Alternative Energy News.info reports:

"A dual mode road/rail vehicle is being tested in Japan by Toyota and its truck-manufacturing division Hino Motors. The bus bridges the gap between road and rail with 4 rubber tires for road use and 4 steel wheels for riding on rails. It can hold 25 passengers and is based on the Toyota Microbus. ....the bus 'is expected to be another step toward more practical use of the dual mode vehicle.' This could be the mass transit vehicle of the future for Japanese commuters." See full article.

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