DOST's prototype for a multi-carriage "Road Train" bus that underwent a feasibility study for the supposed BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system to be implemented on the Philippine Metros and City roads which is rated to carry up to 240 passengers. Sadly, due to the limitations of the time and lack of development, the vehicle never surpassed the research and prototype stage.
Date Taken: February 7, 2016
Basic Details:
Operator: Department of Science and Technology
Fleet Number: N / A
Classification: Air-Conditioned City Operation Bus / Bus Rapid Transit Prototype Vehicle
Seating Configuration: Bench Type Side-Facing Seats
Total Passenger Capacity: 240 Passengers (60 Passengers per Carriage except rear)
Body:
Coachbuilder: Fil-Asia Automotive & Industry, Corp.
Body Model: Fil-Asia Road Train Prototype
Chassis:
Chassis Model: Fil-Asia Custom-built Road Train Chassis
Layout: Five-Carriage Articulated Bus, Rear-Mounted Generator Set, Single Drive Axle per Carriage
Suspension: Leaf Springs Suspension
Propulsion:
Drive Type: Diesel-Electric
Powerplant: 300 kVA (240 kW) generator set, 260 12-volt DC 40 Ampere-Hour Lead Acid Batteries
Max. Power Output: -
Peak Torque Output: -
Emission Standard: N / A
Transmission:
Type: None
Gears: 1-Speed Forward, 1-Speed Reverse
* Some parts of the specifications may be subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice...
Credits to Marvy Sales / eemvie for the photo request.
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