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World’s largest bus carries 256 passengers

  • The AutoTram Extra Grand is is the longest bus in the world and is nearly 101ft long.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The AutoTram Extra Grand is is the longest bus in the world and is nearly 101ft long.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The AutoTram® Extra Grand demonstrates a future-oriented technology for public transport.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The AutoTram® Extra Grand demonstrates a future-oriented technology for public transport.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • As an intermediate public transport vehicle, it combines features of conventional buses and advantages of trams.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    As an intermediate public transport vehicle, it combines features of conventional buses and advantages of trams.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • Features such as high flexibility, low infrastructure costs and moderate life cycle costs.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    Features such as high flexibility, low infrastructure costs and moderate life cycle costs.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • Added advantages of trams like high transport capacity, driving comfort and the possibility of partial emission-free operation.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    Added advantages of trams like high transport capacity, driving comfort and the possibility of partial emission-free operation.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The multi-unit vehicle with rubber tires is more than 30 meters long and has a capacity of 256 passengers.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The multi-unit vehicle with rubber tires is more than 30 meters long and has a capacity of 256 passengers.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • It has been developed and constructed within the research program Innovative Regionale Wachstumskerne, which was initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    It has been developed and constructed within the research program Innovative Regionale Wachstumskerne, which was initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The AutoTram® technology is based on a vehicle concept developed by the Fraunhofer IVI, combining the advantages of rail and road-bound transport systems.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The AutoTram® technology is based on a vehicle concept developed by the Fraunhofer IVI, combining the advantages of rail and road-bound transport systems.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • So far, the concept had only been used for research purposes, but is now applied in practice.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    So far, the concept had only been used for research purposes, but is now applied in practice.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The innovative public transport vehicle has been developed in joint research with the Institute of Electrical Power Engineering, TU Dresden, and Wittur Electric Drive GmbH.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The innovative public transport vehicle has been developed in joint research with the Institute of Electrical Power Engineering, TU Dresden, and Wittur Electric Drive GmbH.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • Wittur Electric Drive GmbH wwas in charge of developing the high efficient drive engines, as well as the Dresden-based M&P motion and control.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    Wittur Electric Drive GmbH wwas in charge of developing the high efficient drive engines, as well as the Dresden-based M&P motion and control.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • Power electronics GmbH contributed power electronics, the vehicle computer and super capacitors.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    Power electronics GmbH contributed power electronics, the vehicle computer and super capacitors.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB) AG were responsible for consulting in transportation and traffic sciences.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB) AG were responsible for consulting in transportation and traffic sciences.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The type approval was carried out by the DEKRA and the AutoTram® Extra Grand was constructed by bus manufacturer Göppel Bus GmbH in Thüringen.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The type approval was carried out by the DEKRA and the AutoTram® Extra Grand was constructed by bus manufacturer Göppel Bus GmbH in Thüringen.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • On August 22nd,2012, the new AutoTram® Extra Grand was presented to the public for the first time in the historic city center of Dresden.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    On August 22nd,2012, the new AutoTram® Extra Grand was presented to the public for the first time in the historic city center of Dresden.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • The premiere of the world’s longest bus attracted many visitors and press and Beijing and Shanghai have already placed orders.
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    The premiere of the world’s longest bus attracted many visitors and press and Beijing and Shanghai have already placed orders.
    Fraunhofer IVI
  • AutoTram® costs $1.25 million (almost 6.2 Crore Rupees)
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    AutoTram® Extra Grand

    AutoTram® costs $1.25 million (almost 6.2 Crore Rupees)
    Fraunhofer IVI
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    AutoTram Extra Grand
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    AutoTram Extra Grand

    AutoTram Extra Grand
    Fraunhofer IVI
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    AutoTram Extra Grand

    AutoTram Extra Grand
    Fraunhofer IVI
The AutoTram Extra Grand is is the longest bus in the world and is nearly 101ft long.
The AutoTram® Extra Grand demonstrates a future-oriented technology for public transport.
As an intermediate public transport vehicle, it combines features of conventional buses and advantages of trams.
Features such as high flexibility, low infrastructure costs and moderate life cycle costs.
Added advantages of trams like high transport capacity, driving comfort and the possibility of partial emission-free operation.
The multi-unit vehicle with rubber tires is more than 30 meters long and has a capacity of 256 passengers.
It has been developed and constructed within the research program Innovative Regionale Wachstumskerne, which was initiated by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
The AutoTram® technology is based on a vehicle concept developed by the Fraunhofer IVI, combining the advantages of rail and road-bound transport systems.
So far, the concept had only been used for research purposes, but is now applied in practice.
The innovative public transport vehicle has been developed in joint research with the Institute of Electrical Power Engineering, TU Dresden, and Wittur Electric Drive GmbH.
Wittur Electric Drive GmbH wwas in charge of developing the high efficient drive engines, as well as the Dresden-based M&P motion and control.
Power electronics GmbH contributed power electronics, the vehicle computer and super capacitors.
The Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB) AG were responsible for consulting in transportation and traffic sciences.
The type approval was carried out by the DEKRA and the AutoTram® Extra Grand was constructed by bus manufacturer Göppel Bus GmbH in Thüringen.
On August 22nd,2012, the new AutoTram® Extra Grand was presented to the public for the first time in the historic city center of Dresden.
The premiere of the world’s longest bus attracted many visitors and press and Beijing and Shanghai have already placed orders.
AutoTram® costs $1.25 million (almost 6.2 Crore Rupees)
AutoTram Extra Grand
AutoTram Extra Grand
AutoTram Extra Grand