Combines the best of cars with the best of trains Dualmode Transport Combines the best of cars with the best of trains
RUF public transport Door to door No standing Single seats Very easy access to seat Very high frequency Easy to integrate with IT Bus = traincar 2 x 2 x 7 m Electric Low noise Articulated bus Tram without overhead wires and without rails in the street
Special version: Mega-ruf (20-25 pass.)
RUF individual transport EV > 50 km range on batteries > 80 km/h on roads > 150 km/h on monorail Public or private Automated on monorail network Automated parking Very low energy consumption No pollution Very low noise
85 cm wide, 58 cm high, space inside Triangular monorail 85 cm wide, 58 cm high, space inside
Drive system
No standing passengers Efficient rail brake No standing passengers
Close coupling High capacity, high safety, low energy consumption
No standing, direct access to seats Efficient use of space No standing, direct access to seats
Steep grades Train = max 6% RUF = max 20%
Power from monorail Recharge of small batteries Unlimited range of EV Power from monorail Recharge of small batteries
Hybrid unit Range extension
Reduced air resistance
Reduced rolling resistance Smooth wheels, low noise