New driverless pods unveiled at Automechanika
News
8 Jun 2016
RDM Group has unveiled new driverless pods at the Automechanika show in Birmingham.
The ‘Pod Zero’ range is designed to suit local city transport and areas inaccessible to other transport, such as airports and university campuses.
With a top speed of 15mph and a range of 60mph, they are aimed at ‘last mile’ journeys and are intended to be used in pedestrian areas as opposed to on the roads.
The pods will come in two, four and eight seat variations and have been designed to accommodate wheelchairs.
David Keene, CEO of RDM Group, said: “Pod Zero represents the next generation of pod and features different drivetrain, steering systems and a new striking interior that is dominated by video screens that can play adverts, information videos or just become neutral to showcase the view from outside.”
He added: “We are in advanced negotiations with a number of international parties keen to be the first to adopt the Pod Zero range. These include airports, universities and government departments and could be worth in excess of £15 million.”
