A mock-up of the Chinese straddling bus was unveiled in Qinhuangdao city. The bus can carry up to 300 passengers at a time, and does not disrupt the regular flow of vehicles on the road.

Futurism. 7.5.17, 11:44 AM EDT ... Chinese officials in Qinghuangdao have stated that the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) — which made headlines after it conducted its first road test in August 2016 ...

To host the test drive, the city built special tracks for the giant electric-powered vehicle, which is 72 feet long and 16 feet high. The company behind the bus, TEB Technology, was supposed to ...

The width of the bus may also need to be three lanes instead of two for a taller bus to still be stable. The standard overpass clearance height is typically 16-17 feet (about 5 meters). In order to ...

The futuristic bus can carry 300 riders and is environmentally friendly. People watch the Transit Elevated Bus TEB-1 during a test run in Qinhuangdao, north China's Hebei Province. Luo Xiaoguang ...

China's 'elevated bus' that glides over traffic completes first road test. by Hope King @lisahopeking August 3, 2016: 4:59 PM ET . China tests bus that can drive over cars.

Not So Fast: Here’s Why That Chinese Elevated Bus May Not Be Quite What It Seems The TEB is the latest iteration of a concept that’s been “floating” for decades, but it has some big problems ...

The bus, unveiled at the 16th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo, passes above cars driving on the road below ...

It seems the dream of an odd elevated bus-tram gliding over commuter traffic is likely at a final, actual end. About. Engadget Masthead About our Ads Advertise Licensing FAQ RSS Feed.

Chinese developers unveiled plans for a new elevated bus that can bypass traffic on busy streets, according to a report from the country’s state news agency. The vehicle, known as the Transit ...