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The 300 km/h Superbus

Posted by samzenpus on from the take-your-super-seat dept.

pigrabbitbear writes "Have you heard of the Superbus? You could have already, as it has been in prototype production for years, and has recently been gaining more attention at auto shows and through public demonstrations. Like a stretch Batmobile that seems yet another triumph for Saudi and Emirate auto enthusiasts, passengers and their entourages enter the car under a row of gull-wings. The bus runs on batteries, and it can fly along at nearly 300 km/h (or 192 mph), and quite 'silently.'"

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  1. It's SENSATIONAL! But also kind of BORING! by Frosty+Piss · · Score: 5, Interesting

    First of all, the "thing" at the web site referenced is not a bus, itâ(TM)s a stretch limo. For example, the article goes on to say "The bus, which is better described as a sex-oozing cigarette-car..." Itâ(TM)s not a bus.

    Secondly, yes, I like the idea of a 200 MPH bus. As long as it is mechanically fixed in some way to a dedicated road â" maybe with something like a continuous piece of metal to guide it and prevent it from careening into space...

    Lastly, what's with the link to some advert-laden page-view magnet, instead of a direct link to the website of the project in question? Does Slashdot employ editors anymore? Did they ever?

    Here it is: http://www.superbusproject.com/

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    1. Re:It's SENSATIONAL! But also kind of BORING! by Ichijo · · Score: 5, Insightful

      As long as you're using a continuous piece of metal to keep it on the road, you could energize that metal and eliminate the need for batteries.

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    2. Re:It's SENSATIONAL! But also kind of BORING! by Baloroth · · Score: 5, Funny

      One that makes a "Whoooosh!" sound would be preferable, I think.

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    3. Re:It's SENSATIONAL! But also kind of BORING! by Antipater · · Score: 5, Funny

      And TFS also says it runs super-silent. So you'd have to give it an artifical noise, to warn passers-by that it's approaching. Like, I dunno, "Choo-choo!" or similar.

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    4. Re:It's SENSATIONAL! But also kind of BORING! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Worse, imagine arriving at work covered in cigarette car sex ooze!

      I believe the proper term is NICTOJIZM.

  2. Please be aware by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    That the bathroom is broken, and the next stop is in 1500 miles.