www.mist-er.com, [email protected]
N E W Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
from MISTER Ltd., Poland
Albert Einstein :
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Metropolitan Individual System of Transportation on an Elevated Rail Metropolitan Individual System of Transportation on an Elevated Rail
PRT development proposal and business opportunity for the 1-st city to build a MISTER system
MISTER Ltd ul. Niedzialkowskiego 1/4 45−085 Opole Poland Phone: +48 (0) 793 044 555 [email protected] www.mist-er.com Index • Introduction • The Problem • Our Solution • Company and Team • Competition • The Numbers • Prototype - Poland • Money and Business MISTER prototype demonstrated • Technical Issues in Opole City square in Sept • Summary 2007
3 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Introduction Elevator Message: “MISTER is the answer for every city in the world with traffic jams and transportation problems”
MISTER offers: • A new and highly innovative solution MISTER vehicle, track and • A patented version of PRT station design © • Several advantages over other PRT designs • An opportunity for excellent ROI cia ownership interest in a city system as well as a global company
4 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Business offer and city benefits Introduction
1. $50 million for 5 km (3 miles) pilot system and certification track within 2-3 years (less than an average city parking structure)
2. Return of entire investment within 2 to 5 years of operation start. 3. Very limited risk and cost, as compared to investing in current solutions like parkings, infrastructure and transit systems (bus, rail). 4. Substantial income generation instead of subsidies
MISTER stop and track design ©
5 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com The Problem • The pain we are solving • Current state of the market • Reasons why the World is ready for PRT
6 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com The pain we are solving The Problem
Is This Our Future?
Is this a better city landscape than
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)?
And what about the quality of life? Pollution; Accidents; Congestion; Financial costs?
7 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Current state of the city transit market The Problem
• Emerging market MISTER station design © • Full agreement in the market that there IS a major problem • Ready for change as there are no other viable solutions to improve the situation Worldwide • Growing numbers of city administrators are beginning to understand PRT solution and agree that this is the direction they must take in order to solve public transportation problems • PRT is the only technology which is capable of solving the problem in an economically viable manner
8 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Reasons why the World is ready for PRT The Problem
• No other viable solution is possible, short of anti gravitation • Quickly deteriorating transportation options resulting in long, inconvenient trips • Rapidly growing stress resulting in accidents and assaults • Pressure on existing systems, which cannot be met economically, therefore increases © MISTER drain on public funds • PRT now has an inexpensive and readily available technology to solve the problem • It provides a quantum leap in ALL performance parameters, function, quality and cost factors compared to existing systems, including private cars • First systems are already being built
9 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Our Solution
• MISTER solution. • Professional opinions • MISTER advantages • Key elements of MISTER • Other highlights • User interface operation • Appeal of vehicles and stations design • Stops – independent, parallel parking bays • Passenger ride comfort • Standard comfort elements
10 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com The MISTER solution Our Solution
New, highly innovative and patented version of PRT Several advantages over other PRT designs • Technical • Functional • Economic
MISTER has a working demo-prototype And permission to build the world's 1st city wide system
MISTER stop and track design ©
11 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Professional opinions Our Solution
• MISTER’s technical and constructional feasibility has been confirmed by several academics from leading Polish Universities and practitioners alike. These are authorities in the fields of transportation, ecology and economics, so they can hardly be questioned. Their opinions are available in full at www.mist-er.com website. • Quotes from these opinions, leave little doubt as to the MISTER feasibility : – „From the point of view of my knowledge and experience, I can say with full responsibility, that this system is technically entirely feasible, and what’s more, potential technical problems do not seem to be unduly difficult” - Assoc. Professor, Włodzimierz Choromański (Warsaw Technology University, Dir. of Transport Construction Theory Dpt.) – „MISTER is a new, futuristic system of city transportation for the public” Assoc. Professor, Wiesław Starowicz (Cracow Technology University, Dir. of Transport Organization and Economics Dpt.) – „MISTER may solve communication problems in the centers of large cities, inclusive of the vicinities of historic quarters and tourist or shopping areas” - PhD. Witold Lenart (Warsaw University, Deputy Director of Centre for the Ecological and Environmental Research) – „From the studied material, the project is technically and economically mature, worthwhile supporting for the experimental (prototype) stage.” – PhD Eng. Janusz Fijałkowski (Warsaw Technology University, Senior Lecturer at Transport Faculty) – „Many years of my professional experience gained in Europe and Australia allows me to make these positive comments in all areas, be it technical, economical or ecological.” - Eng. Kazimierz Bik (Australia, Queensland Roads Dpt.) – Is such a system feasible? This question should be split into two parts:… – … The answer to the first question is simple – YES, ….The answer to the second question is also YES – …” PhD Eng. IT, H. Dobrowolski (Warsaw Technology University, Deputy Director - Informatics Institute) • Warsaw Technical University completed a 6-month study into MISTER and PRT solutions in March 2007, confirming their feasibility and advantages. A report of some 200 pages (in Polish) is available upon request.
12 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com MISTER advantages Our Solution
Competitive to ALL current public transportation systems because of the following properties:
• Inexpensive to build, maintain and operate. • Safe and fast . • Always available and on-demand. • Fully automatic and comfortable as a private car. • Will be also used for carrying cargo and waste removal (different vehicles). • High, realistic throughput of 3,000 -10,000 passengers p/direction p/hr. • Maximum safety - better than aircraft. • Anti vandalism protection by camera and sensors, with automatic re-direction to a police station in case of system abuse.
13 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Advantages cont. Our Solution
• Individual and direct mode of transportation for each passenger or cargo between start and destination, no queuing, delays and congestion.
• Major reduction of air pollution (minimal electric power with future solar power option)
• Substantial reduction in energy consumption per payload unit
• Major reduction for infrastructure real estate demands
• Anti-terrorist structure, due to “target dispersement”
• Anti-flooding structure, since it operates 6+ meters above the ground
• Reduction in remaining road vehicles congestions, accidents, traffic jams and reduction in number of trucks delivering/collecting goods within city
• City monitoring and ambulance/police functions
14 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Key elements of MISTER Our Solution
Suspended PRT concept, which has a number of advantages over supported PRT-s
Ability to add stations and intersections without modifying existing tracks
High climb/descent angles (45 degrees)
More reliable, faster, less expensive and more accessible for people and cargo
Easy provision for wheel chair, baby carriage and bicycles access to ALL vehicles at ALL stops
Level floor at all times
No seatbelts necessary
15 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Key elements cont. Our Solution
• It has a patented “static, non-contact switch” design, which enables adding of stations and intersections without changing structure of existing tracks. Two other patents pending and 3 more in preparation. • It has an extendable design for a “dual mode” operation (door to door)
16 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Other highlights Our Solution
PERSONAL SAFETY • Video monitoring inside/outside and at the stations • No ride sharing with strangers • Emergency buttons for redirection to hospital or operator assistance • Anti vandalism protection SYSTEM RELIABILITY • 300 000 km fail safe travel target • redundancy of all control and propulsion components
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MISTER vehicle and track design © • No tires = less friction • No batteries as main means of propulsion = less energy, no problems with storage/charging • Braking energy recovery PERFORMANCE • Functional • Inexpensive to build and operate • Average speed of 50 km/h
17 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com User interface operation 1: Point city area Our Solution
2:Touch destination station 3: Confirm and GO ! Select extra services
18 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Appeal of vehicles and stations design Our Solution
MISTER designs and option to create stations design
MISTER vehicle and statins desin © Several designs and option to create new vehicles
19 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Appeal cont. Our Solution
And it will look good in the city landscape
It depends on the architects and industrial forms designers
It may beautify cities, MISTER station design © just as modern architecture does
Swedish SKYCAB design of a PRT station
20 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Stops – independent, parallel parking bays Our Solution
• Modular stop design • 5 Parallel bays form a stop • Vehicles come and go in any sequence • Buffer rails for overflow and empty vehicles are above the stop • Each 5 bay stop can handle 1000 vehicles p/hr
21 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Passenger ride comfort during banking Our Solution
• MISTER design is focused mainly on people, their safety and comfort. • MISTER does not need any safety belts nor superelevation. • No need to complicate guideway construction because of centrifugal forces during banking. • Depending on travelling speed, cabin will adjust to the neutral position automatically using combination of gravity, centrifugal forces and servo assisted positioning.
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22 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Standard comfort elements Our Solution
• Air conditioning system – automatic and manual control • Comfortable main seats • Two self-closing seats in front to free space and to provide better comfort if only two or three passengers are present or for wheel chair, pram or bicycle • Two LCD displays: – one small 10" touch screen, placed near main seats for easy use by passengers – one 17” placed in the entrance door for easy viewing by all passengers • Audio and video system with several RTV channels • Direct connection to the support centre from each cabin – safety aspects • Emergency buttons to redirect cabin to the nearest hospital • Cabin without rear window to provide better privacy for the passengers • Very big side windows and front window/door • Easy accessing of the cabin • Cabin stops are at the street level or at any desired level • All cabins are accessible for wheelchairs, bicycles and pushchairs
23 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Company and Team MISTER Ltd, although it is in the startup phase, offers the following potential and benefits to the city and investors :
• Global market potential (world-wide appeal, mass market need, service and pricing).
• Highly experienced and able Management Team with excellent know-how.
• Technology differential (patent pending for core product elements plus innovative software technology).
• Ready and pre-tested system design for development
MISTER prototype demonstrated in Opole City square in Sept 2007
24 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Company and Team
President and Chief Designer: Ollie Mikosza - MSc. in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering from Warsaw Technical University (Poland, 1974). . Over 30 years of hands-on experience in Business, Management all related to computer systems within high tech, telecommunications, military, banking, commercial, manufacturing, retail, hospital, distribution and other industries. . Extensive experience in business engineering, business administration, financial analysis/control, applications, software development and consulting, project management, organizational structuring, recruiting/training. . Working around the World, familiar with the cultural nuances and various customs of Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. . Set up and successfully managed own companies as well as being in managerial positions at other companies.
25 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Key Management Company and Team
R. Kowalski – VP Technology
PhD. From Warsaw University of Technology, Vehicles and Machinery Faculty.
Manager of design unit at aeronautic corporation. Author and co-author of over 20 publications in the field of aeronautics with several diplomas for innovative technical projects. A. Lampa – VP IT and Automation
MSc.. from Warsaw University of Technology - Faculty of Technical Physics and Applied Mathematics, and from Warsaw School of Economics - Faculty of Business Information Technology . Canadian International Management Institute. W. Kaliczak – VP Public Relations
Graduate of Stockholm University and high level courses in marketing, advertising and PR, with lengthy experienced in diplomatic and business circles. Involved in several environmental Polish-Swedish projects. Member and Secretary of the Board for Swedish Business Club in Poland. Zig Lambo - VP USA Operations
BS in General Engineering from University of Portland (1968) and MBA in Finance & Marketing from Portland State University (1975).
26 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Competition
• Who is our competition? • How are we positioned to capitalize on our strength? • MISTER advantages over other leading PRT-s
27 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Who is our competition? Competition
1 2 3 1. ULTra – battery driven, heavy, tires, supported, complex control 2. Vectus – expensive LIM propulsion (Linear Induction Motors), heavy, supported 3. 2getthere – battery driven, heavy , tires , supported , complex control (similar to ULTra)
28 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com How are we positioned to capitalize Competition on our strength?
MISTER has the following technical, economic and functional advantages : • Suspended - cannot fall over, easy and inexpensive guideway and stops • 45 degrees climb/descent angle – small ground stop footprint (short ramps) • No ground level tracks - less real estate required • Non-contact guideway switch - can add stops later, without affecting guideway • Very light - less energy and materials for vehicles and guideway • External power - no heavy, unecological, cumbersome batteries • High capacity - designed from the start for 2-way, downtown traffic
29 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com MISTER advantages over other leading PRT-s Competition
MISTER ULTra Vectus Coaster
Costs - $ mln p/km $8 mln $10? Mln $10? Mln $10? mln
System engineering complexity Low (important for cost, safety and reliability) Medium High Medium
Line Capacity per hour per direction (phpd) 3,000-12,000 (high capacity – very important) 2000 4,800 - 5,760 2880
Vehicle size (m) 2.1x1.5x1.7 (small but comfortable) 3.7x1.4x1.8 3.5x1.6x2 3.7x1.4x1.8
Weight (kg) 300 (light – cost and energy) 1400 900 1500?
payload (kg) 300 (sufficient for wheelchairs, bicycles..) 500 300 600?
System control Distr & asynch (better than C&S, more dynamic, Central & Central & Central & faster) synch synch? synch?
Max. persons 5 or wheelchair + 1 4 4 8
Headway (sec) 0,7 (realistic, achievable – necessary for high 3? 2.5 10? capacity)
Station throughput 1,200-4,800 (5 berth) 500? 460 3000?
Line Speed km/h 50 (sufficient and max for short stop spacing) 40 60 54
Energy Requirement Wh/veh-km at 45 km/h 500 (very efficient) >1000? 660 >1000?
Max. Grade ratio (%) 1:1 (“mountain climbing capability) 1:10 1:10 1:10?
Max. Curve Radius (m) 3 5 5 6
Max. Winds - Normal operation (km/h) 60 ? 45 ?
Degraded performance in gusts up to (km/h) 120 ? 100 ?
Normal operation in rain, heavy snow, ice Yes (shielded and heated rail) N (snow Yes Yes problem)
storms, freezing rain and moderate hail Yes Y Yes Y
Station spacing (m) 100-500 (private stations available) 300 300-500 500
Wheelchairs access at all stations and all vehicles Yes Y yes Y
ramps or elevators needed? No Y yes Y
30 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com The Numbers
• City infrastructure costing “perspectives” • Transit systems comparison • MISTER Estimated Development Costs • 1st COMMERCIAL PILOT SYSTEM (5 km) Costs • Product’s value metrics
31 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com City infrastructure costing “perspectives” The Numbers
• At least $100 billion wasted in traffic jams in the USA alone during 2000 see data at: http://www.ai.uic.edu/projectMain.html
• Approximate costs of city infrastructures: – 40 storey sky scraper - $ 200+ M – multilevel intersection - $ 20-100 M – 1 km metro (underground) - $ 100+ M – 1 km of Automated People Movers (APM) - $ 50+ M – 1 km of Light Rail (LRT) - $ 30-50 M – 1 km of 6 lane freeway - $ 30+ M – 1 km of 4 lane highway - $ 10+ M – 1 km of tramway (LRT) - $ 10-30 M
32 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Transit systems comparison: The Numbers
MISTER – highest performance for same $$.
Total cost of a 1 km, 2-way track (mln) $ 15 $ 20 $ 150 $ 8 Average travel speed during peak times (km/h) 10 15 30 50 Maximum no. of passengers per vehicle 100 200 1000 5 Maximum no. of vehicles in 1 km of 2-way track 4 2 1 100 Maximum no. of passengers per 1 km of 2-way 400 400 1000 500 track Maximum Throughput in thousands per direction 2 3 15 12,5 per hour Max. Capacity in 000 of PAX-km/hr for this network. 80 120 600 500 Normalized (relative) system effectiveness for 1,3 1 the same cost 1,6 16
33 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com MISTER Estimated Development Costs The Numbers
Cost of MISTER p/km (in built up area ):
– 1 km of 2-way guideway (50 support columns, labor) - $ 2.0 M
– Stops (6 small structures for 5 vehicle each) - $ 2.0 M
– Vehicles (100 @ $20K p/vehicle) - $ 1.0 M
– Automation, Rail/support sensors and control - $ 3.0 M
– TOTAL cost p/km (with rolling stock!) - $ 8.0 M
34 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com The System’s Value Metrics The Numbers
Does it reduce time to market? – YES, MISTER development will be much faster than any road, rail or metro infrastructure.
Is it less expensive? – YES, 5 to 20 times less for the same throughput capacity than any other public transportation systems.
Does it create a competitive advantage for the customer? – YES, it solves the most critical problems of modern cities i.e. congestions, accidents and pollution. When will it be profitable? – Within 1 year from the start of 1st commercial system operation. Is the system ready or will we need continued R&D? – It is ready for certification track development. R&D will be continued permanently at about 5% of income.
35 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Prototype - Poland
• The City of Opole, Poland was the 1st city in the world to give ROW (right of way) for a full PRT development and deployment on city wide basis • A lack of adequate funds has so far prevented MISTER Ltd. from the implementation of this permission to build, but is does prove the growing readiness of cities to reach for PRT solutions • Land for the certification system has been allocated and awaits finding suitable investors
36 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com MISTER prototype development in Our Solution Opole (Poland)
MISTER prototype demonstrated in Opole City square in Sept 2007
CAD Project Prototype
37 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com The Numbers 1st PLANNED COMMERCIAL SYSTEM Costs (1+5 km) – Opole (Poland)
$ 50 million
• Our cost estimate for 1st commercial system is supported by data from other PRT systems development.
• Recent estimate for a new test system by the guru of PRTs, Dr. J.E Anderson is under USD 10 mln and available at: http://kinetic.seattle.wa.us/nxtlevel/prt/jea -newproj.html website.
• MISTER has finalized pre-production agreements with a number of companies to build all system elements.
• Initial quotes for the development are all within earlier estimates.
38 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com MISTER prototype development cont. Our Solution
• Demonstrator is a fully working 1:1 scale MISTER system consisting of: • Complete vehicle with propulsion caddy, safety systems, multi-media and control, air-conditioning and heating • 20m overhead rails, which are overlapping and demonstrate patented contact less static rail switch • 4 support columns on free standing footings (for demonstration purposes only, as actual support columns will be taller and mounted on foundations) • Prototype moves along the overhead rail, switches during its movement onto the parallel rail and continues till the end of the 2nd rail. • It shows the simplicity and benefits of this novel rail switching system, as both rails are NOT connected in any way. This means that adding new stations or lines is simple and does not interfe with the existing rail network.
39 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com 1st city wide MISTER plan – Opole (Poland) Our Solution
34 km of MISTER network planned by Opole city
40 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Money and business
• How much are we asking and what will be delivered in return? • Benefits to the city? • Will our systems be profitable and WHY? • Our competitive advantage / value proposition • Realistic ROI • Business model • Mitigating Risks • City benefits
41 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com How much is needed and what for? Money …
• $10 million for the development of a 1 km demonstration/certification track and service center (below) • $40 million for the development of a 5 km commercial pilot system
© MISTER Ltd (Poland)
42 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Will our systems be profitable and WHY? Money …
• Yes. ROI for such systems will be 1 to 3 years • Initial systems will be built in busy city centers, connecting main hotels, business, shopping, tourist attractions and entertainment places with metro, bus or rail stations, possibly airports. • Usage of such a system will be very high, even if people arrive to the city by other transportation means, because MISTER avoids all the parking and congestion problems and people have to move around the city centre all day.
43 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Realistic ROI Money …
Investment summary • 5 year ROI operating forecast is likely to be above 300%, while 10 year ROI forecast is above 1,000%. • Investment will be exceptional, because the market is huge and not based on some passing fad or unpredictable preferences. It is like food, i.e. a necessity. • There are really no better means for city transportation in existence or envisaged. • While the projects are large, the leverage for the initial investors is hard to match. • Investing in a hotel or other known type of business will not have the leverage, as the investment in a global corporation, that MISTER is set to become. • All of the statements made in this presentation and other documents are based on reasonable, provable information and calculations. • Any enquiries are welcomed and can be dealt with during direct discussions with the investor and his experts.
44 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Our competitive advantage / value Money … proposition
• MISTER is a unique and patented invention. • This new and highly innovative system offers major benefits to the public and city administrators alike. • At this stage there are only two companies around the world developing first PRT pilot system, but MISTER's design is superior to them and all other PRT designs for technical, functional and economic reasons.
45 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Mitigating Risks Money … • Market – minimal risk. This is an inevitable, emerging and huge worldwide market of necessity, similar to the market for food. • Technology - minimal risk. Our technology is simple, yet protected by patents. We have integrated the best of reliable existing technology into our proprietary systems, rather than trying to stretch the limits of what already works. • Management – low risk. Company has all key management of top quality and will easily draw additional top management talent because of its unique product, market and profitability. • Finance – low risk. Despite the current market uncertainty, we believe that once the 1st system is developed and proven, it should not be too difficult to obtain financing for further expansion from a combination of government and private sources.
46 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com City Benefits Money …
1. Very limited cost and risk. 2. Substantial income instead of subsidies for future transit systems. 3. Control over entire system development and finances. 4. Return of entire investment within a couple of years of pilot start. 5. Majority shareholding in the MISTER operation in the city. 6. Shareholding in the global MISTER Ltd. Company – further and substantial source of income to the city.
MISTER stop and track design ©
47 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com Technical Issues
• Environmental Protection Strategy during construction and • Sustainability Goals. • Fatigue and Durability Standard to be utilized within our PRT system . • Reliability and Availability Strategies. • PRT Vehicle Ventilation System • Safety
48 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com ... Technical Issues Environmental Protection
Construction phase: • Off site production (single spot contamination) • Standardization and Prefabrication • Minimum time and resource usage
Sustainability goals: • Extreme energy conservation – self sufficiency target • No pollution • Minimal environmental impact
49 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com ... Technical Issues Fatigue and Durability Standards
PRT technology is well known for 40 years but still does not have any definite and acceptable set of regulations and requirements To build and permit a PRT system to operate, it is necessary to use a set of regulations based upon the various elements of the system. These specific regulations include: • Main structure – civil engineering regulations. • Caddy and gondola structure – general mechanical standards + avionic standard to provide safety and reliability at the high level. • electrical energy systems – standards applicable for trains and LRT. • cabin interior and men machine interfaces – ergonomic and safety standards form existing general transportation systems. • electronics and automation – railway standards. • environmental and communal conditions – this area is different for each country and even city, so local regulations will be taken into account.
50 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com ... Technical Issues Reliability and Availability Strategies
• At this stage of the project we expect to have MTBF per vehicle equal to travelling distance of about 100,000 km, but desired value is 300,000 km in the commercial system. • The main design target is to protect all subsystems from jamming – electronically as well as mechanically. • During the design phase, we are using the governing design criteria used in the aviation industry - safety and reliability. • All critical electronic components will have triple redundancy. • All crucial mechanical components will have double redundancy, e.g. two complete power and suspension units will be used – each will have enough functionality to bring the cabin to the nearest station in case of failure of the other drive unit.
51 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com ... Technical Issues PRT Vehicle Ventilation System
• Powered by traction lines – reduction of energy wastage • Air conditioning will be included as standard equipment – max power consumption for quick cooling: 5 kW • Athermic windows reduce sun energy absorption and high quality insulation materials and air filters add comfort and energy savings
52 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com ... Technical Issues SAFETY Emergency Braking . In case of emergency braking, due to the suspended geometry of the vehicle under the caddy, the cabin floor will tilt up to 45 deg. . This guarantees much greater passenger safety of passengers because they will not be thrown forward but only pressed harder against their seats. . As a result, there is no need for seatbelts like in other PRT systems. 45o Guideway Switching
. Switching of the vehicle drive unit between the adjacent guideways is designed in such a way that there is NO POSSIBILITY for the vehicle to drop down from the guideway, even in case of complete failure of the switching mechanism. . Our switch is a patented, „fail to safety” design and mechanism.
53 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com MISTER Summary Patents pending: • Non-contact static switch • Overhead and asymmetric drive caddy and guide way • Fail to safety track switching Main benefits and advantages flowing from the above differences: • More reliable, faster, less expensive and more accessible for people and cargo • Wheel chairs, bicycles and baby carriages access to ALL vehicles at ALL stops • High climb angles (45 deg) and 20deg side angle • Level floor at all times • Stop design – no need for major street works or elevated access ramps, elevators, lifts etc. • Average speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) • 3+2 seating arrangement • Heating and air-conditioning
54 USA proposal 2008-11 www.mist-er.com How are we better ? ...... Summary
Because MISTER:
• Has a better design and operational parameters. • Is cheaper to build, operate and maintain. • Has a high capacity system design. • Is the most energy efficient of all PRT-s. • Is supremely ecological. • Has capability of dual mode and intercity operation.
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Thank you
MISTER Ltd
ul. Niedzialkowskiego 1 / 4 45−085 Opole Poland Phone: +48 (0) 793 044 555 [email protected] www.mist-er.com
Metropolitan Individual System of Transportation on an Elevated Rail