EcoFactor: Three different concept designs for future buses that aim toward a better public transport system along with incorporation of green features.
The Altcar Expo 2008 has revealed some pretty interesting designs when it comes to public transportation and city buses. The Bus of the Future contest is a part of the Expo and asks designers to present their concept “Big Blue Bus” for the streets of Santa Monica. The three models that have been picked as the finalists in the contest look pretty similar yet are very different. The Icon Bus designed by Gabriel Wartofsky draws its inspiration from the famous double-decker buses of London. The design has incorporated green features such as positive emissions and use of sequestered CO2. It also has plenty of window space for the view that the city offers.
Giuseppe Fillippone’s Cougar Bus uses a very sleek and cat-like design. The bus has separate pods which ensure that depending on the passenger traffic one can use the pods. This ensures that the model is fuel efficient and also saves on space. The Clear Volume Bus by Mike Peterson is the final contender, and it really looks fancy with extended windows and a low middle section to avoid passenger rush. All the three models seem to give plenty of importance to the view outside.
The Dark Side:
The Icon Bus is the one among the three that looks the most unrealistic and will probably not make the cut for exactly that reason. While the Clear Volume Bus is blingy, it is a bit dull on the green features. That pretty much makes the Cougar Bus the winner in our eyes as it has a balance of style and substance. Let us wait for the final decision and see if we got this spot on. All three models though could think about solar panel rooftops.
Via: Autobloggreen