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Two Big Tests For Personal Rapid Transportation

Posted by timothy on from the as-long-as-you-stay-near-a-charging-point dept.

Al writes "A novel kind of transit system, in which cars are replaced by a network of automated electric vehicles, is about to get its first large-scale testing and deployment. Two of these Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) systems are being installed this year, one at Heathrow International Airport, near London, and one in the United Arab Emirates, where it will be the primary source of transportation in Masdar City, a development that will eventually accommodate 50,000 people and 1,500 businesses and is designed to emit no carbon dioxide. The article examines these two systems and includes video that includes an animation of the PRT system in action."

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  1. This will revolutionize transportation... by oodaloop · · Score: 5, Funny

    just like the Segway did!

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    1. Re:This will revolutionize transportation... by Locke2005 · · Score: 4, Funny

      As a big plus, hacking the automated navigation on these will also revolutionize the kidnapping industry!

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  2. Heathrow by lelitsch · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oh the delicious irony of using "Heathrow" and "rapid transit" in the same sentence.

    1. Re:Heathrow by drsquare · · Score: 4, Funny

      You'd be surprised how rapidly your baggage ends up 5,000 miles away from your destination.

  3. where's mr. pointy? by girlintraining · · Score: 4, Funny

    So an entire community that emits no carbon dioxide. What are the inhabitants, vampires? Zombies? Undead "not otherwise specified"? This "green movement" is getting out of control when we turn to the dark powers.

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