S. Korea showcases eco-friendly transporations including double-decker bus
- 5 years ago
South Korea's first electric double-decker bus was showcased recently at a technology fair in Seoul.
The event was designed to serve as a platform to introduce locally-made technologies that could help some of South Korea's flagging industries.
Cho Sung-min reports.
This is South Korea's first ever electric double-decker bus.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Hyundai Motors started working on the project in 2017, and their efforts have finally come to fruition.
Holding up to seventy-one passengers, the bus can travel as far as seven-hundred kilometers with a seventy-minute full charge of its six-pack batteries.
Safety features, such as high-tech fire detectors are embedded within the bus,... as well as a design that allows easy access for those with disabilities.
The bus boasts a low-floor design and a built-in sliding ramp at its entrance, so a wheelchair can board the bus with convenience and ease.
The implementation of a wire-free tram is also picking up speed amid the government's push to introduce eco-friendlier public transportation.
The tram relies on its battery for power, so it makes less noise and less emissions. It also provides simpler and better views in the city,... without all the wires.
These are some of the new technologies that took center stage at the 2019 Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair that was recently held in Seoul.
Organizers said these technologies will make sure South Korea stays on the right track to remain competitive in terms of making technological achievements.
"The exhibition is designed to serve as a platform for small-and-mid-sized firms to not only introduce, but also to commercialize their original technologies."
Other new technologies that were displayed during the fair include a remote-controlled unmanned excavator and robots that can paint the outer walls of tall buildings.
Industry experts say these new technological developments could change the working culture of some local industries, and also help enhance the safety of working environments at construction sites.
Cho Sung-min, Arirang News.
The event was designed to serve as a platform to introduce locally-made technologies that could help some of South Korea's flagging industries.
Cho Sung-min reports.
This is South Korea's first ever electric double-decker bus.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Hyundai Motors started working on the project in 2017, and their efforts have finally come to fruition.
Holding up to seventy-one passengers, the bus can travel as far as seven-hundred kilometers with a seventy-minute full charge of its six-pack batteries.
Safety features, such as high-tech fire detectors are embedded within the bus,... as well as a design that allows easy access for those with disabilities.
The bus boasts a low-floor design and a built-in sliding ramp at its entrance, so a wheelchair can board the bus with convenience and ease.
The implementation of a wire-free tram is also picking up speed amid the government's push to introduce eco-friendlier public transportation.
The tram relies on its battery for power, so it makes less noise and less emissions. It also provides simpler and better views in the city,... without all the wires.
These are some of the new technologies that took center stage at the 2019 Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair that was recently held in Seoul.
Organizers said these technologies will make sure South Korea stays on the right track to remain competitive in terms of making technological achievements.
"The exhibition is designed to serve as a platform for small-and-mid-sized firms to not only introduce, but also to commercialize their original technologies."
Other new technologies that were displayed during the fair include a remote-controlled unmanned excavator and robots that can paint the outer walls of tall buildings.
Industry experts say these new technological developments could change the working culture of some local industries, and also help enhance the safety of working environments at construction sites.
Cho Sung-min, Arirang News.