China Plans Hugh Buses that can DRIVE OVER Cars

China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest producer of greenhouse gases and biggest energy consumer. But the country is also thinking in big and bold ways when it comes to how it will reduce pollution and a new plan to build a "straddling bus" is among the boldest space-age schemes yet.

In an effort to go green and relieve congestion without widening roads, the Shenzhen Huashi Future Parking Equipment company is developing a "3D Express Coach", also known as a "three-dimensional fast bus".

The innovation will allow cars less than 2 meters high to travel underneath the upper level of the vehicle, which will be carrying passengers. According to China Hush, the 6 meter wide 3D Express Coach will be powered by a combination of electricity and solar energy, and will be able to travel up to 60 kilometers per hour carrying some 1200 to 1400 passengers.

The first 115 miles of track is set for construction in Beijing's Mentougou district starting in late 2010. The Chairman of the Huashi Future Parking Equipment company boasts it will take only a year and 500 million yuan, around $73 million, to build the futuristic transportation system.

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• Drive
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• Cars
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• Transportation

[holonat]

So.... what if a car decided to make a turn while still under the bus?

[fdoca]

Yes, Made in China for the better ! build 140 airports at same time, 14 nuclear power station, 25,000km bullet train railway at 278mph under construction,

Building 5 nuclear submarines at same time and build 3 carriers too.

Only China can pull this off, China Go, with respect !

[07SuperchargedSS]

Hahaha as if it will work out that smoothly. Ive seen the dashcam vids from China. They can't even drive a scooter without hitting 10 things. I give this idea 3 days before a truck runs into it and pushes it into oncoming traffic with 100 dead and scooters and bodies flying everywhere. I'd love to see the dashcam video on that one.

[MrWhyever]

what the hell is this word "hugh"?!?!?

[dyingtolive123]

if only the chinese/japanese thought a little more about a project before setting out to achieve it. there are so many pieces of technology they have made which is impressive but just doesnt seem like it would work. I.e. what if there was a lorry in front? or a crash? the bus would be stuck.

[vid1688]

@noctemaeternus0 Oh.

[noctemaeternus0]

@vid1688 They arent like moat of us they anticipate they next move way before hand

[noctemaeternus0]

Amen I always love the beautiful artistry then Chinese create they are smart and calm

[vid1688]

Good idea... but if a car missed a turn...

[matthewakian2]

that's actually quite a good idea.