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eHighway, a take on alleviating pollution from trucks.

Started by ӔO, May 27, 2012, 08:30:41 PM

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http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/05/siemens-ehighway-technology-powers-trucks-with-electric-lines-over-the-road/


Aside from the obvious real world possibilities, I thought it was interesting to see trolly technology making a comeback.
Just check out the new power catchment pantographs instead of the unreliable poles used in the past.


I usually like to take inspiration for my near futuristic vehicles from these types of improved current technology. :D


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If normal cars were to use that, they'd probably look like bumper cars. It would also be like that unspeakable movie involving two plumbers.

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Quote from: Ters on May 27, 2012, 09:30:15 PM
If normal cars were to use that, they'd probably look like bumper cars. It would also be like that unspeakable movie involving two plumbers.

Didn't Top Gear have the bumper car idea too? ;)
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