U-Shift - ON-THE-ROAD MODULAR VEHICLE

The concept

The driving module can be used in combination with various types of capsule to transport both people and goods. Examples of applications include autonomous, electromobile night deliveries, autonomous intra-logistics and barrier-free passenger transport.

Driveboard

The autonomous drive module integrates all the components and systems required for driving. In addition to the electric drive, battery and automation components, the drive board has an integrated lifting system for the quick and easy replacement of different types of capsules. The capsules are changed "on-the-road", i.e. during operation, to enable new transport and mobility services.

    • Autonomous (up to SAE J3016 Level 5), flexible, standardisable
    • Electrical drive system
    • High utilisation factor (24/7) and quiet night operation

Capsules

The capsules are only equipped with the most necessary technical features and can therefore be produced cost-effectively.

    • Customised and flexible
    • Needs-based: A variety of capsules used in passenger transport (people mover, private capsule) and in commercial transport (delivery transport, service,   recyclable material capsule).
    • ‘Simple’, light and cost-effective

Automation

Automation is much more closely linked to the infrastructure than today's Cooperative Automated Driving (CAD) approaches. U-Shift utilises the next level of automation - Managed Automated Driving (MAD):

    • Protection via infrastructure sensors
    • Management via traffic control centre
    • Optimised use of road infrastructure
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