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DUAL MODE SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transportation
DEF

A transportation system where, in one mode the vehicle operates under its own power and control, and in the second mode it operates under automatic control and/or external power.

Key term(s)
  • dual mode system
  • dual mode vehicle system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports
DEF

Système par lequel un véhicule peut à la fois utiliser la voirie urbaine et circuler sur une voie propre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte
CONT

Coletrén u ómnibus sobre vías. Implementa un sistema bimodal de transporte que combina algunas de las características del transporte ferroviario y del transporte automotor. A través de un sistema simple, un ómnibus es transformado en un vehículo capaz de transitar sobre rieles y sobre caminos.

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