The use of stationary air blower permits optimum design of power plants in relation to specific requirements for each route segment. Major cost savings are obtained by appropriate sizing of air blowers for each route section. Capital and maintenance cost is low, due to simplicity of design and high reliability of the components, like proven industrial air blowers. The electric motors on the air blowers are sturdy, completely independent units. Because the purpose of these motors is to pump air, not drive the vehicle wheels, maintenance requirements are minimum and greatly simplified because the power plant is remote and stationary.
Operation is fully automatic.
No drivers are required on-board. High reliability automation systems are used for protection, control and supervision of the vehicle operation. The enclosed propulsion plate is rigidly attached underneath the vehicle preventing derailment. Steel wheels combined with lightweight vehicles ensure reduced noise and vibration levels. The vehicle is fully compliant with NFPA, ADA and other U.S .