The SPR Shuttle
The SPRShuttle64 seats 64 passengers. No driver is required. It runs on a conventional roadway on solid/synthetic compound tyres and is powered by battery packs. With each pack having a capacity of 100kWh and with up to 16 packs on each vehicle providing 1.15MWh -1.6MWh of energy (potentially more), the vehicle is capable to reaching Birmingham from London in 48 minutes at a cruise speed of 155mph. It is designed to be able to reach 180mph.
A smaller 32 seat version is also envisaged.
The SPR RoboCar6/8
The SPRS RoboCar is an 6/8 seat vehicle that operates alongside the larger shuttles. It has a smaller footprint and is narrower. Our model allows for customisation and diversity (for example clients might want premium appointments (RoboLimo) or different seating arrangements.
The RoboCar would use the same power train and battery packs as the larger shuttles.
The RoboCar could be seen as an operate on demand premium service and replaces the first class service in mainstream rail for the customer who requires privacy or speed
In addition, it would also act as a service for wheelchair users or for those with disabilities and it could also allow a 24 hour service to be maintained late at night when there is low demand.
It can be pre booked or simply boarded at the station where there is a taxi rank style service.
Departure and destination can be entirely at the choice of the customer.
For a White Paper detailing the vehicles in detail including performance data and specifications email info@silkpurseroad.uk