The Abacus Electric Tram Features in the Future Mobility Competition
Lea Haats, Erik Mantz-Hansen, and Konstantin Wolf want to revolutionize public transport with their proposal for the Abacus electric tram. The designers submitted this highly innovative concept to Dezeen's Future Mobility Competition powered by Arrival and it was selected as one of the finalists.
Haats, Mantz-Hansen, and Wolf believe that their electric tram design will reduce commute times and improve the connection between populated areas in northern Germany. In addition to being a sustainable public transit option because of its reliance on electricity, the Abacus electric tram is also envisioned "to run on repurposed railway routes."
Passengers will be able to hail the electric tram with a simple gesture of waving and the vehicle will operate on a "hop-on, hop-off system."
Image Credit: Dezeen
Haats, Mantz-Hansen, and Wolf believe that their electric tram design will reduce commute times and improve the connection between populated areas in northern Germany. In addition to being a sustainable public transit option because of its reliance on electricity, the Abacus electric tram is also envisioned "to run on repurposed railway routes."
Passengers will be able to hail the electric tram with a simple gesture of waving and the vehicle will operate on a "hop-on, hop-off system."
Image Credit: Dezeen
Trend Themes
1. Electric Trams - The Abacus Electric Tram demonstrates the potential for electric trams to revolutionize public transportation.
2. Sustainable Transit - The Abacus Electric Tram's reliance on electricity and use of repurposed railway routes highlights the importance and potential of sustainable transit options.
3. Gesture-controlled Vehicles - The Abacus Electric Tram's ability to be hailed with a simple gesture demonstrates the potential for gesture-controlled vehicles in public transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Public Transportation - The Abacus Electric Tram's innovative design creates a disruptive opportunity for the public transportation industry to adopt sustainable and efficient transit options.
2. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - The Abacus Electric Tram showcases the potential for electric vehicle manufacturers to expand their production beyond personal cars and into public transportation options.
3. Smart City Infrastructure - The Abacus Electric Tram's hop-on, hop-off system and gesture-controlled features highlight the potential for smart city infrastructure to be integrated into public transportation systems.
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