The Ridek, formed from the union of a motorized deck (the Modek) and a cab that rides upon it (the Ridon), does not belong to any existing class of vehicle. It redefines the problem of the urban zeroemission vehicle and bridges the gap between public and private transportation. It has the potential to transform transportation, and the city that hosts it. Having many forms compatible with the same Modek, the Ridon may serve as a private car, commercial van, light truck or small bus. The privately owned Ridon feels as personal and private as any automobile, although carried by a rented and quickly changed Modek. The propulsion system within the Modek is immaterial to the passengers in the Ridon: zero-emission urban Modeks, operate within the city, fuel burning inter-urban Modeks, between cities. Thus, the Ridek captures the desirable features of the hybrid but, by separating them according to location and use, provides a true zeroemission vehicle for the urban environment. Outside the city, the Ridek's range equals that of the hybrid, or of a fuel-burning vehicle. The Ridon owner contracts with a Modek Exchange Service to receive a fully serviced Modek. Monthly payments include a basic fee for the Modek and various charges related to distance traveled, rush-hour use of special lanes, parking and toll charges, etc. The 80-km range of the zero-emission (battery) Modek suffices for most daily use. The battery can be re-charged at home, at work, or at one of the local charging-parking locations. Should the range prove insufficient, replacement of the Modek for a fresh one at a Modek Exchange Station is as simple as refueling an automobile-perhaps simpler because the driver remains in the Ridek and the fee, if any, appears in the monthly statement. Modeks offer wide scope for traffic management when operated under city government. They may be fabricated locally, and incorporate various sensors and traffic control elements making law enforcement easier and safer, and driver re-education feasible. Commuter lanes, preferential parking, and other privileges, would be the expected rewards for those who do not contribute to urban pollution; others may be reduced initial investment and operating costs.
The Ridek: a new class of vehicle splits the hybrid spatially and temporally
Das Ridek-Fahrzeug: eine neuer Fahrzeugtyp teilt die Hybridtechnik sowohl räumlich als auch zeitlich
2001
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The Ridek: a New Class of Vehicle Splits the Hybrid Spatially and Temporally
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