Analysis of lateral dynamics and ride performance of the Superbus

Vehicle handling and stability are very important at high speeds especially when the vehicle has a weight of about 6 times a normal luxury passenger car as in the case of the Superbus which travels at 250kph. In this paper the high speed performance of the Superbus will be analyzed. First the model will be discussed. Then, a number of the...

Using Synthetic Kerosene in Civil Jet Aircraft

TU Delft in the Netherlands is performing research into the effects of the use of synthetic kerosene in aircraft. The research program consists of both desk research and tests. In the desk research gas turbine simulations will be combined with payload range performance calculations to show engine effects and fuel consumption changes. Ground and...

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Interior design and accessibility aspects of the Superbus

The Superbus (Fig.1) is a new public transport vehicle designed for comfortable, flexible and sustainable transportation. The Superbus, which drives at 250 km/h cruising speed on its dedicated infrastructures (the supertrack) and at conventional speed on existing roads, is safe, sustainable, and able to transport passengers and goods from point...

Design definition and Manufacturing of the Superbus

In this paper the structural design and the manufacturing aspects of the Superbus (Fig. 1) are presented. First the major aspects of the structural design are described alongside with the FEM model utilized. Then the materials utilized will be highlighted. Finally, the manufacturing of the various parts, namely chassis, bodywork and glazing will...