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Table 12.4 Reference list of AHS systems (http://faculty.washington.edu/jbs/itrans/)
System name
Location
Status of design eng. and testing
Cost
target
Active
marketing?*
Operating?**
Vehicle
Guideway
C&C
software
Test
program
Aerobus
USA, TX
Currently for sale, was operational several years ago in Europe and Canada. System currently being con-
structed in China
Aerorail
USA, TX
Conceptual only, prototype being developed
Aerorider
Netherlands
Three-wheel bicycle with 1-passenger enclosure, for commuting
Aerotrain
France
History of efforts to develop an air-cushion, high-speed, jet-propelled train in the 1970s; illustrated and
includes English version
Air Car
France
Small auto that runs on compressed air, availability pending
Atmostrack
UK
Conceptual only - would use compressed air for propulsion
Austrans
Australia
M/H
H
M
H
M
H
M
Autoshuttle
Germany
M
M
L
L
M/MH
M
M
Autoway
USA, VA
PRT concept - development funding being sought
ATN
New Zealand
Automated transportation network - a PRT/dual mode concept
Autran
USA
M
M
M
N
L
L
N
AVT-Train
USA, CA
Conceptual only - high-speed train that carries autos and people
Blade Runner
UK
Uses vehicles with rubber tyres and retractable steel wheels for dual mode capabilities, cargo and
passenger modes
BT
Korea
High capacity dual mode concept under development, website features excellent animations of system in
operation, many application illustrations
Cabintaxi
USA, MI
Extensive test facility and development program completed in Germany in 1979. Shuttle system in
operation since 1976. US company pursuing private sector applications
Car Bus
USA, CA
Conceptual only, other versions called autobus and Personal Mass Transit
CargoRail
USA, TX
Cargo carrier version of MegaRail, under development
Capsi
South Africa
Conceptual only, PRT approach uses small vehicles in a tube
City Mobility
Netherlands
Conceptual only
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