Public transport and futuristic design are two phrases which are rarely mentioned in one sentence. However, they come to mind when looking at R1 (short for Russia One).
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Russian tank company Uralvagonzavod just demonstrated the prototype R1 at Innoprom 2014, and to say that he attracted attention would be a serious understatement. R1 has a GPS navigation system, its own Wi-Fi, audio system, and even has antibacterial handrails. A unusual The inwardly designed windshield design protects the driver from sun flare.
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Design R1 is designed for 28 seated passengers.
It is still unknown in which cities will be deployed (if any) the use of new transport vehicles. With a price of 1.4 million dollar, R1 – by no means an expensive addition to the city infrastructure, however, it utilizes the latest innovative development – such as the ability to travel 50 kilometers after power cuts. R1 pilot program planned launch in Yekaterinburg, and if successful, mass launch The system is scheduled for 2017.
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