trailer world Issue Two 2012

On the passenger side is a two-piece sliding door, which opens automatically in two stages, and through which the driver can easily remove the freight. The doors can be opened at the touch of a button in the vehicle, but also from a distance via the Smart- phone. Getting into the vehicle from all sides is also very easy, which also means con- venience and time-saving. On the passenger side, the interior floor has been lowered so far that the postman can stand there while the vehicle is on the move. He can also steer the vehicle from this point with the aid of the so-called Drive Stick. Safe, manoeuvrable and economical When eT! itself is doing the driving, it stops automatically when it encounters insurmountable obstacles, or if avoiding them would take it onto the wrong track. The vehicle is driven by two wheel-hub motors on the rear axle. Its turning circle is only 8 ½ m. The range with fully-charged batteries is around 100 km – more than enough for the daily rounds of delivery services in cities. Visually, the simply designed transporter consists of the chassis and a characteristically box- shaped superimposed container. Another useful feature is an additional roof, which can be extended over the two-part hinged door at the rear when it rains, to protect the cargo and the driver. Instead of conventional rear lights, there is an economical and bright LED strip at the rear and LED warning lights on the front headlights. The transport boxes can be hooked into special racks. Fotos:GeorgiosKatsimitsoulias,Volkswagen,Amazone Isuue Two 2012 13

trailer world Issue Two 2012

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