ALTERNATIVE FUEL TECHNOLOGIES AND GUIDANCE SYSTEMS FOR THE QUAYSIDE TRANSIT SCHEME IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

This paper reviews the research conducted on the potential for alternative fuel technologies and guidance systems applicable for the planned Tyne Quayside Transit project. The two specific task for the research were the review of alternative fuel technologies for bus operations and an assessment of recent developments in wire guidance systems since a 1996 demonstration project. The review of alternative fuels is structured as follows: an overview of 'cleaner' fuels, a summary of practical experience, and an assessment of the suitability for the Quayside Transit Route. Details of alternative vehicles are also presented for the two most promising options. The paper reviews the findings of an evaluation of the guidance systems demonstrated in 1996.

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Association for European Transport (AET)

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Authors:
- NELSON, J D
- THORPE, N
Conference:
- European Transport Conference 2002
- Location: Homerton College, Cambridge, England
- Date: 2002-9-9 to 2002-9-11
Publication Date: 2002

Language

English

Media Info

Pagination: 23 p.
Monograph Title: ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROLLED ROUNDABOUTS. ASSOCIATION OF EUROPEAN TRANSPORT 2002 CONFERENCE
Serial:
- Publication of: Association for European Transport
- Publisher: Association for European Transport (AET)
- ISSN: 1474-9122

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Electronic control; Electronic navigation; Fuels; Technology assessment
Geographic Terms: Newcastle upon Tyne (England)
Subject Areas: Energy; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00935043
Record Type: Publication
ISBN: 0860503402
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Dec 16 2003 12:00AM