Marketed as a solution to pollution, congestion and safety, the Dutch Superbus is the epitome of sustainable mobility. The luxurious automobile was designed by Wubbo Ockels, the Netherlands’ first astronaut. It is 15 meters long and provides seating for 23 passengers. Privacy is guaranteed by the 8 doors on each side of the bus. The vehicle itself is made entirely of carbon fiber and fiberglass, and is powered by 300 kW electric motors fed by rechargeable batteries. Due to its streamlined body, the Superbus also has a low energy consumption.

Essentially, the Superbus is like a high-speed train, but with a much higher flexibility due to its ability to travel on most roads and change its route on demand. Superbus does not have a fixed schedule and the logistics allow for flexibility in high volume transport on demand. This is managed by a central routing optimization system, thus allowing the vehicle to transport passengers from target to destination without the need for changeovers.

Passengers can rest assured that the engineers have their safety at heart – the safety of the Superbus is ensured by its obstacle detection systems, high maneuverability and formidable breaking power.

Superbus Project