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February 05, 2007
Driverless Buses to be available by 2010
A state-of-the-art driverless bus was unveiled at the Science Museum this week and its designers claim that the bus will cut air pollution, traffic congestion and money.
The driverless bus of “pod” will allow passengers to hail it via their mobile phones. It saves energy by running as a hybrid of electric and biofuel and uses magnets embedded in the pavement to find its way along streets.
Besides those magnet markers, these smart buses will use satellite navigation and onboard sensors to control their speed and direction.
A prototype for the bus is due out next year and the bus could be commercially available in roughly three years (2010). However extensive trials will have to be taken in closed communities such as Heathrow Airport before the buses can grace the streets of London.
Reference for posting: http://news.scotsman.com
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