Eco Factor: Low-emission hybrid bus designed for the compact streets of London.
The Hector Serrano Studio has won the second prize in the New Bus For London competition with an ecofriendly bus called the “Welcome Back.” The designers bring in sophisticated technology promising lower emissions while conserving the distinct looks of a traditional bus. The bus is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine that ensures a low-emission ride. Apart from ensuring lower emissions the bus is made to be compact and small to promise an easy drive in the congested lanes of London.
Welcome Back will also feature cantilevered seating to make cleaning the floors easy. To talk about the safety of the passengers onboard, the bus will be having lighting in the entrance platform toward the rear of the vehicle that will inform the passengers when the bus is about to move.
The Dark Side:
Though low-emission the bus will not be a completely eco-affair if running on the diesel engine. Moreover, the bus won’t be able to ferry as many people as other buses do.
Via: Dezeen
