Mercedes-Benz consistently delivers innovative, futuristic public transportation designs, such as its latest Future Bus.
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| Mercedes is one of the pioneers in developing autonomous vehicles. Recently, they developed the Future Bus, considered the future of public transportation. The bus successfully completed a 19 km journey from Schiphol Airport to Haarlem (Amsterdam). This journey was impressive because the route included numerous traffic lights and tunnels. |
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| With the Highway Pilot system, buses can drive themselves, recognize traffic lights, and navigate tunnels. They can also recognize pedestrians and cyclists. |
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| Future buses are programmed to navigate into bus stops with incredible precision. The City Pilot system allows the bus to pull over and stay less than 10 cm from the curb, making it easy for passengers to get in and out. |
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| Currently, the Mercedes Future Bus has a top speed of 70 km/h and is programmed to operate only in bus lanes. This makes the system easier to navigate because traffic is less complex. |
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| To perform its driving tasks, the bus uses a system of cameras, radar sensors, and GPS. Mercedes claims the Future Bus is more fuel-efficient than city buses because the City Pilot system always brakes, accelerates, and shifts in the most optimal way. |
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| The experience inside the futuristic bus is unlike that of a conventional bus. Mercedes has designed the interior of the Future Bus to resemble a living room at home. The bus is equipped with Wi-Fi and two 43-inch screens on the dashboard, where routes, news, and other information are displayed. |
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| Essentially, the car's interior is divided into three areas. One area is for those in a hurry. The second is for those looking for more information about the route. The remaining area is designed for those who stay in the car longer. |
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| A driver is still present in the vehicle to monitor the surrounding environment and to be responsible for the vehicle or any system malfunctions at any time. |
According to Zing
