No, this is not Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). It's a tram but instead of using tracks with wheels, it uses rubber tyres on a sensor-based line on the road. It's still a new technology, though, it'd take a while to get mainstream. Thanks for watching.
They are a lot less efficient than a traditional tram - because of the steering and motors, they have more moving parts and are less reliable, and consume more energy because of the rubber tires vs steel wheels. You also can't couple them up or operate them at higher speeds. Better off for a city to invest in traditional light rail or a metro system.
Nancy's TVR, the Translohr, Bombardier's GLT. All of these basically do the same thing. I would hardly call a slightly different version of a Gadget Bahn from the early 2000's to be "revolutionary" Note that CRRC is also pretty crap at quality control as we can see with the new Boston T rollingstock constant derailments and software issues and the numerous delays in the US market...
My only worry would be the weight ratio between the vehicle and the rubber tyres. Trucks use massive tyres to carry them otherwise they would wear down too quickly and need constant replacement. These trams would be heavier than trucks when fully loaded.
That's a unique way to look at it, Michael. I haven't considered the weight ratio, especially in comparison to the traditional bus. I'll have to look into that as well. Thanks a lot.
the main advantage of trams is that they have a preferential "lane" less impacted by traffic.... so it all depends if the virtual tracks are shared with other drivers. Depends also one the infrastructure needed to charge those (but we have to assume it's cheaper)
Not really a new idea - sort of reminds me of the hype about electric driverless cars somehow being a game changer, when they are still going to clog up roads and cause congestion like standard cars because of the inherent geometrical inefficiency of cars. Urbanists like Reece on RM Transit explore the reasons why this is not a mature technology and has many of the drawbacks of standard buses, and is not really fully automated. ruclips.net/video/RjKG0Lw1uFc/видео.htmlsi=wZOaAv1XgI7wUXXu
It’s not a bendy bus, where will you find a bendy bus with dedicated right of way, comfort, stability, accessibility, safety, value for money and reliability.
So you think every video about China always have something to do with propaganda? Isn't it funny how 'people' make assumptions -- based on a factual video (not even a movie)? The video wasn't meant to get you excited or sad, just to get my viewers informed about the new tram-like mode of transportation in China, which I still haven't found elsewhere.
it's just a bendy bus.
Not just a bendy bus, it uses technology like none other, according to our research.
@@Railocity BRTs, in places like Colombia also have multi segment buses.
@@Railocity okay comrade
bro what technology, it's a bendy bus... @@Railocity
We call that a BRT, existing everywhere else
No, this is not Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). It's a tram but instead of using tracks with wheels, it uses rubber tyres on a sensor-based line on the road. It's still a new technology, though, it'd take a while to get mainstream. Thanks for watching.
So it's just a bus?
They are a lot less efficient than a traditional tram - because of the steering and motors, they have more moving parts and are less reliable, and consume more energy because of the rubber tires vs steel wheels. You also can't couple them up or operate them at higher speeds. Better off for a city to invest in traditional light rail or a metro system.
You've pointed out the downsides, could you kindly highlight the positives, if any. Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts.
Nancy's TVR, the Translohr, Bombardier's GLT. All of these basically do the same thing. I would hardly call a slightly different version of a Gadget Bahn from the early 2000's to be "revolutionary"
Note that CRRC is also pretty crap at quality control as we can see with the new Boston T rollingstock constant derailments and software issues and the numerous delays in the US market...
My only worry would be the weight ratio between the vehicle and the rubber tyres. Trucks use massive tyres to carry them otherwise they would wear down too quickly and need constant replacement. These trams would be heavier than trucks when fully loaded.
That's a unique way to look at it, Michael. I haven't considered the weight ratio, especially in comparison to the traditional bus. I'll have to look into that as well. Thanks a lot.
wow a bus!!!!!
Secret fact is : bendy bus will charge fares.
Thanks for watching.
the main advantage of trams is that they have a preferential "lane" less impacted by traffic.... so it all depends if the virtual tracks are shared with other drivers. Depends also one the infrastructure needed to charge those (but we have to assume it's cheaper)
Thanks for your thoughts. I appreciate it.
Wow China invented a Bendy Bus that looks like a tram.
It's a tram but without the wheels and tracks. Yes, it has some characteristics of a bus. But it has it's own technology which is kind of amazing.
And even that already exists
@@Railocity yeah it’s a fancy looking bus, nothing special at all. Yeah it look cool but it ain’t anything ground breaking.
@@keahnig164 yup Vanhool been making them for years. Irizar aswell and a few other companies.
@@AK.2425
Same with HESS
Not really a new idea - sort of reminds me of the hype about electric driverless cars somehow being a game changer, when they are still going to clog up roads and cause congestion like standard cars because of the inherent geometrical inefficiency of cars. Urbanists like Reece on RM Transit explore the reasons why this is not a mature technology and has many of the drawbacks of standard buses, and is not really fully automated. ruclips.net/video/RjKG0Lw1uFc/видео.htmlsi=wZOaAv1XgI7wUXXu
Thank you for your comment. I'll surely check out Reece's channel for more insights on this.
Yeah it's just a gadgetbahn to impress the West... not impressive at all.
It’s not a bendy bus, where will you find a bendy bus with dedicated right of way, comfort, stability, accessibility, safety, value for money and reliability.
Thanks for your insightful opinion, I appreciate your time.
Have a look at the Van Hool Busses in Linz. The only thing missing is right of way which is not inherent to the vehicle
So there is no real technology here? Just a different way to layout the road?
It’s a tram with a bus chasis… long live Winnie the Pooh
More like it, but it also uses a different technology.
It's just a bi-articulated bus. Mexico City has tons of these in their transit system. This is not innovative nor impressive.
1. Sounds to me like CCP propaganda.
2. It's just a double-articulated bus, definitely NOT a tram.
So you think every video about China always have something to do with propaganda? Isn't it funny how 'people' make assumptions -- based on a factual video (not even a movie)? The video wasn't meant to get you excited or sad, just to get my viewers informed about the new tram-like mode of transportation in China, which I still haven't found elsewhere.