Cougar - Final Renderings

The Cougar Concept design is complete and the following renderings show how the many ideas, suggestions, and comments have been brought together in a final design.











The list below shows the many attributes that ultimately shaped the design of this bus of the future.

Ridership

• Multiple possibilities for configuring different, unique environments.
• More space for peak time ridership
• More comfort and uniqueness for off peak ridership
• Possibility of creating mobile public expression spaces

Innovation

• Special stand up space saver seating
• Ability to separate passenger cells from motive chassis
• Driver passenger interface which allows access to driver and route info
• RFID prepayment system allows for faster loading of passengers (not unique to this design but part of its motivation)
• In wheel electric motors
• Total drive by wire

Sustainability

• Efficient use of energy
• More effective management of available resources
• Less expense incurred in turnover from old passenger cells to new
• Faster maintenance time due to easier access to mechanical components

Brand

• Worldwide first attempt to separate bus structure into two components.
• Iconic shape of bus chassis and cells will result in memorable affection on the part of ridership and consequent recognition as an ICON.