In addition to reducing fuel cost and carbon emissions, the electric bus can also be used as an emergency power source in times of disaster.
At our Fuchu facility, new electric buses use Toshiba’s SCiB™ secondary battery that is capable of quick recharging, comparable to the same time required for traditional fueling.
We have also installed satellite GPS that uses the new Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) in Japan. This system greatly enhances positioning accuracy by means of a satellite directly overhead (at the zenith), so it can locate a vehicle without disrupted transmission from mountains or buildings.
The video below highlights key features of the electric bus and envisions a brighter future for urban transportation.
Electric Bus Tours / Virtual Reality & Video Mapping from TOSHIBA on Vimeo.
This video was made using a virtual reality system with video mapping. Computer graphics displayed in the background and on the bus use sensors to automatically change the display in real time.
In addition to making improvements to the electric bus, Toshiba is working on numerous projects that improve the energy management of cities for a safer and more comfortable society.
