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−	~~=== A~~ Chinese ~~company’s plan to produce~~ a ~~bizarre cross between a bus, a tram and a land~~-~~bound catamaran has~~ been abandoned~~, according to the Chinese media~~. ~~===~~	+	In June 2017, the Chinese press reported that the idea of TEB as a mass-transport system had been abandoned.

−	The concept, which was developed by a company called Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), caused a global sensation when it was shown at the Beijing High-Tech Expo in April 2016. This was followed by the trialling of a prototype ~~on a 300m test track in the city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei province.<br />~~	+	Having had a prototype developed, reports suggest that those who tested it were left underwhelmed, with some saying that it ran too slowly and became overheated.
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−	~~The idea was to design a four-carriage unit that could carry up to 1~~,200 people, but would take up almost no road space. It seemed for a time that some of China’s local government bodies would take on the plan by making fabrication and testing facilities available, and there were reports that ~~the city of Zhoukou in Henan province might set up a commercial service.<br />~~	+	Other issues that have been cited for the scrapping of the elevated bus include the way it interacts with other vehicles, particularly those fitted with roof-racks, and other features of the city environment, such as low bridges.
−	~~<br />~~	+
−	~~At the same time, there were reports in the Chinese press that the TEB was really intended as a ride for tourists rather than a serious mass-transport system. And some commuters~~ who ~~tried out the prototype~~ were ~~distinctly~~ underwhelmed~~. One of those~~, ~~a man called Dong Xin, [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-08/05/content_26361646.htm told] China Daily in August last year~~ that ~~the TEB~~ ran slowly ~~for 50m,~~ and ~~he was too hot as the air-conditioning system was not turned on~~.~~<br />~~	+
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−	~~All of these plans~~ have ~~now come to nought and~~ the ~~first “TEB-way” Qinhuangdao is being dismantled. Among the problems~~ the elevated bus ~~faced was how~~ it ~~interact~~ with other vehicles and ~~the normal~~ features of a city, such as low bridges~~.<br />~~	+
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−	Willem Coppens commented on GCR’s [http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/innovation/firm-road-tests-surreal-straddl7ing-b7us-b7id/ original story] “A very smart system indeed, but what about vans, lorries and trucks on the tracks?” Another poster asked how it would make turns and deal with cars fitted with roof-racks.	+

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		+	= Concept =

	In August 2016, a futuristic public transport solution, the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), began being tested in Qinhuangdao, China.		In August 2016, a futuristic public transport solution, the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), began being tested in Qinhuangdao, China.
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		+	= Prototype =

	When the designs were first proposed many around the world greeted them with scepticism, however, testing on a prototype began in August 2016. The bus measures 22 m in length x 7.8 m wide (72 ft x 25 ft),		When the designs were first proposed many around the world greeted them with scepticism, however, testing on a prototype began in August 2016. The bus measures 22 m in length x 7.8 m wide (72 ft x 25 ft),
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	Despite being an unproven solution, countries such as Brazil, France and India have expressed their interest in introducing TEBs of their own.		Despite being an unproven solution, countries such as Brazil, France and India have expressed their interest in introducing TEBs of their own.
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		+	= Updates =
		+
		+	=== A Chinese company’s plan to produce a bizarre cross between a bus, a tram and a land-bound catamaran has been abandoned, according to the Chinese media. ===
		+
		+	The concept, which was developed by a company called Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), caused a global sensation when it was shown at the Beijing High-Tech Expo in April 2016. This was followed by the trialling of a prototype on a 300m test track in the city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei province.<br />
		+	<br />
		+	The idea was to design a four-carriage unit that could carry up to 1,200 people, but would take up almost no road space. It seemed for a time that some of China’s local government bodies would take on the plan by making fabrication and testing facilities available, and there were reports that the city of Zhoukou in Henan province might set up a commercial service.<br />
		+	<br />
		+	At the same time, there were reports in the Chinese press that the TEB was really intended as a ride for tourists rather than a serious mass-transport system. And some commuters who tried out the prototype were distinctly underwhelmed. One of those, a man called Dong Xin, [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-08/05/content_26361646.htm told] China Daily in August last year that the TEB ran slowly for 50m, and he was too hot as the air-conditioning system was not turned on.<br />
		+	<br />
		+	All of these plans have now come to nought and the first “TEB-way” Qinhuangdao is being dismantled. Among the problems the elevated bus faced was how it interact with other vehicles and the normal features of a city, such as low bridges.<br />
		+	<br />
		+	Willem Coppens commented on GCR’s [http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/innovation/firm-road-tests-surreal-straddl7ing-b7us-b7id/ original story] “A very smart system indeed, but what about vans, lorries and trucks on the tracks?” Another poster asked how it would make turns and deal with cars fitted with roof-racks.

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	In August 2016, a futuristic public transport solution, the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), began being tested in Qinhuangdao, China.		In August 2016, a futuristic public transport solution, the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), began being tested in Qinhuangdao, China.
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	Youzhou Song, the vehicle’s designer said: “The straddling bus could replace up to 40 conventional buses, potentially saving the 860 tons of fuel that 40 buses would consume annually, and preventing 2,640 tons of carbon emissions.”		Youzhou Song, the vehicle’s designer said: “The straddling bus could replace up to 40 conventional buses, potentially saving the 860 tons of fuel that 40 buses would consume annually, and preventing 2,640 tons of carbon emissions.”

−	[[File:Chinatransport2.jpg\|~~650px~~]]	+	[[File:Chinatransport2.jpg\|link=File:Chinatransport2.jpg]]

	When the designs were first proposed many around the world greeted them with scepticism, however, testing on a prototype began in August 2016. The bus measures 22 m in length x 7.8 m wide (72 ft x 25 ft),		When the designs were first proposed many around the world greeted them with scepticism, however, testing on a prototype began in August 2016. The bus measures 22 m in length x 7.8 m wide (72 ft x 25 ft),
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In August 2016, a futuristic public transport solution, the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), began being tested in Qinhuangdao, China.

Chinese company Shenzhen Huashi Future Parking Equipment proposed the innovative design as a way of addressing the problem of congestion caused by rapid urbanisation and population growth of many of China's cities.

The TEB is a bus that straddles traffic by driving over the top of it, running along fixed tracks. Its main compartment is elevated, leaving the street clear for cars underneath. The design also incorporates solar panels on the roof and at bus stops to partially power the vehicle.

The vehicles could be capable of holding up to 1,200 passengers each and travel at 40 m/h (60 km/h). Designers estimate that the vehicles could reduce traffic congestion on main roads by 25-30%. They also highlight the relative affordability of the system - the construction cost of one TEB and 25 miles of route facilities is estimated at around $7.4 m, one-tenth the cost of building the same length of subway line.

Youzhou Song, the vehicle’s designer said: “The straddling bus could replace up to 40 conventional buses, potentially saving the 860 tons of fuel that 40 buses would consume annually, and preventing 2,640 tons of carbon emissions.”

[[File:Chinatransport2.jpg|650px]]

When the designs were first proposed many around the world greeted them with scepticism, however, testing on a prototype began in August 2016. The bus measures 22 m in length x 7.8 m wide (72 ft x 25 ft),

The testing is taking place on 300 metre-long test track, evaluating the braking system, drag and power consumption. Once complete, it will progress on to further testing stages.

But the TEB isn’t ready to deal with competing traffic just yet. For now, the TEB is limited to a 300 meter long test track that will evaluate the braking system, drag and power consumption. Once complete, the straddling bus will move on to further testing stages.

Despite being an unproven solution, countries such as Brazil, France and India have expressed their interest in introducing TEBs of their own.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Cycling and walking plan.
* Densification.
* Engineering smart cities.
* Highways in England and Wales.
* Infrastructure.
* Road construction.
* Sustainable transport.
* Transport assessment.
* Types of road and street.

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