The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Dualmode Transport Combines the best of cars with the best of trains
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Door to door No standing Single seats Very easy access to seat Very high frequency Easy to integrate with IT
RUF public transport
Bus = traincar 2x2x7m Electric Low noise Articulated bus Tram without overhead wires and 2 without rails
The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Special version: Mega-ruf (20-25 pass.)
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
EV > 50 km range on batteries > 80 km/h on roads > 150 km/h on monorail Public or private
RUF individual transport
Automated on monorail network Automated parking Very low energy consumptio n No pollution Very low noise
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Triangular monorail
85 cm wide, 58 cm high, space
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Drive system
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Efficient rail brake
No standing passengers
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Close coupling
High capacity, high safety, low energy consumption
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Efficient use of space
No standing, direct access to seats
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Steep grades
Train = max 6% RUF = max 20%
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Unlimited range of EV
Power from monorail Recharge of small batteries
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Hybrid unit
Range extension 12
The RUF System
Reduced air resistance (Rapid Urban Flexible)
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The RUF System (Rapid Urban Flexible)
Reduced rolling resistance
Smooth wheels, low noise
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