Zero emission bus concept aims to make public transport greener

Desh Raj SharmaOct 4 2010

Designed to allow Pakistani commuters make their way through over-congested Lahore city streets with ease, the TAKHT LAHORI is a zero-emission bus that relies on solar power for sustenance. Designer Ali Murtaza has supplied his concept bus with special in-wheel motors to make the most out of state-of-the-art active suspension and regenerative braking.

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

The designer has conceived the green vehicle for “My City,” a scholarship competition of Instituto Europeo di Design’s School of Transportation Design. Some dedicated Lithium-ion batteries count on either integrated 3D photovoltaic panels or a regular A/C plug to power the in-wheel motors. For those who are all ears to safety, the bus concept features an “Active Bumper” that provides a mechanical, airbag-powered crumple zone on all sides.

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran
zero emission bus concept aims to make public tran

Via: The Design Blog

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