Keywords
Rail power
Flying coach
Carbon emission reduction
New energy supply methods
Submitted : 2025-01-20
Accepted : 2025-02-04
Published : 2025-02-19
Abstract
To address the challenges of long commuting times, traffic congestion, high energy consumption, and emissions in inter-city travel, a new type of flying coach has been developed. This innovation aims to significantly shorten inter-city commuting times, enhance travel efficiency, and simultaneously reduce energy consumption and emissions. The flying coach integrates rail power supply technology, an intelligent operating system, and advanced new materials, comprising a catenary power supply guide rod and various sensor components. Based on analysis of traditional aircraft design principles, the research team simulated the design of the rail-powered flying coach using software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks for three-dimensional modeling. The analysis results indicate that, compared to traditional aircraft and rail trains, the design of the new flying coach reduces its overall weight while maintaining carrying capacity, thereby improving commuting efficiency and environmental performance. This development lays a solid foundation for creating a greener, more efficient, and convenient inter-city transportation network.
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