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“PODCARS”

“PODCARS”. Presented By: Zonia Yee October 16, 2008 Professor Fang Fang. Imagine. Has anyone thought about what life would be like without driving? Or a car that would drive you where ever you needed to go? Never needing maps to find your destination?. The PODCAR.

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“PODCARS”

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  1. “PODCARS” Presented By: Zonia Yee October 16, 2008 Professor Fang Fang

  2. Imagine • Has anyone thought about what life would be like without driving? • Or a car that would drive you where ever you needed to go? • Never needing maps to find your destination?

  3. The PODCAR • Also known as the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) • Driverless • Computer Guided • Travel Speed • Control Algorithms • Holds 1-10 passenger • Clean energy (ELECTRIC) • Reduce Traffic • No parking • Tight turns • Timing choreography • Private

  4. The Concept • The Concept has been around for years • Cars have been taking the cityscape for years • Taking up space

  5. Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7hgipbHBK8

  6. Countries that are using the concept • South Korea • Dubai, United Emirates • Heathrow Airport outside of London – pilot podcar • Sweden – planning podcar system • Santa Cruz, California – Planning Phase • Ithica, New York - Building

  7. Questions • Article: • http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/10/13/podcar.city.ap/index.html • Images: • http://www.cherryflava.com/cherryflava/images/2007/10/16/prt_system.jpg • MS clip Art Collection

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