Karsan has taken a revolutionary step in urban transportation by announcing its first Level 4 autonomous bus in Arbon, Switzerland.
This innovative project, part of the SCCL (Self Controlled City Liner) initiative, will connect Arbon's historic old town with the new Saurer Werk 2 area. The impressive 2.2-kilometer route also boasts stunning lakeside views.
Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK will be operated in partnership with Eurobus Ostschweiz AG and TGA. This autonomous bus will navigate the narrow streets of Arbon seamlessly, preserving the city's unique charm. The project aims to contribute to the future of urban transportation by offering environmentally friendly and efficient transport solutions.
The Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK is equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving technology, enabling it to transport passengers completely driverless. This technology ensures the bus complies with traffic rules, detects obstacles, and navigates safely. Furthermore, the bus's energy efficiency and low emissions offer an environmentally friendly transportation solution.
This project is considered a significant milestone in urban transportation in Switzerland. The Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK is not only a technological innovation but also stands out as an example of offering modern transportation solutions while preserving the historical fabric of cities. This bus, which can navigate seamlessly through the narrow streets of Arbon's historic old town, symbolizes the beginning of a new era in urban transportation.
Following the success of this project, Karsan and its partners plan to implement similar projects in other Swiss cities. They aim to increase sustainability and technology integration in urban transportation by offering environmentally friendly and efficient transportation solutions.
The Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK boasts impressive technical specifications and advanced technology. Here are some key features:
- Autonomous Driving TechnologyEquipped with Level 4 autonomous driving technology, this technology enables the bus to travel safely on defined routes by sensing road and environmental conditions without the need for human intervention.
- Power and PerformanceIt has an electric motor capable of generating a maximum power of 230 kW. This motor allows the bus to easily perform its daily operations.
- RangeIt offers a range of up to 300 km on a single charge. This allows the bus to carry out its daily operations without interruption.
- Sensors and SecurityIt is equipped with high-tech sensors. These sensors constantly detect what is happening around the bus and even identify objects in blind spots, such as motorcycles or pedestrians.
- Connectivity and ManagementIt is equipped with full cloud-based connectivity. This allows for instant retrieval of bus data and remote route changes.
- Environmentally Friendly: %100 elektrikli motoru sayesinde sıfır emisyon üretir. Bu, çevre dostu ve sürdürülebilir bir ulaşım çözümü sunar.
- Interior DesignWith its spacious and comfortable interior design, it offers passengers a relaxing travel experience. RGB and thermal cameras perform functions such as object detection, color detection, object classification, and lane recognition.
