Eco Factor: Fuel cells powered train for greener outings.
Going out for picnics is something we all love. There are not many things much better than spending a day out in Mother Nature’s lap. Usually these picnics just give us a sense of eco-friendliness, even if the outing on the whole is an eco-disaster. Going for a day out in our gas guzzlers and littering all over the place, can in no means be termed ecofriendly.
Designed by Eduardo Povarchik in collaboration with FCG Spain, this is the new means for an ecofriendly picnic. Dubbed the “PIC NIC”, this train is designed for short travel between lakes and landscapes that concludes in mountains and urban environments. Hybrid propulsion that includes electricity and fuel cells, which are placed under the wagons, make sure that the train does not disturb the else wise serene eco system.
The train will run on 1.66 m wide rails and will accommodate 181 passengers. This not-so-ordinary train will keep your journey musical with MP3 ports, headphones, and FM radio access. Commuters will also be able to shop inside the train using the integrated shopping points.
The Dark Side:
The train by all means is a great way to spend an eco day out with Mother Nature. However, building the entire infrastructure for this train would not be as ecofriendly as the train itself.
[Thanks: Eduardo Povarchik]
