First Superbus Prototype To Be Presented At The 59th UITP Congress Exhibition In Dubai

The first Superbus prototype will be presented in Dubai at the World Exhibition of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) hosted by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the opening day of the event, which commences on 10 and runs through until 14 April 2011.

The Superbus Project represents a new concept for safe, flexible and sustainable mobility. It consists of a new vehicle, created following the latest innovation and IT systems; a new type of dedicated infrastructure, with ‘super tracks’ made of relatively cheap concrete roads, where the Superbus runs at 250km/h and new logistics.

At 15m long and 2.5m wide, the Superbus has similar dimensions to a conventional bus, but due to the seating arrangement without a centre aisle, the height is just 1.7m. Instead of a few large doors, eight or so doors along both sides of the vehicle to allow direct access to all seats.

The Superbus uses aerospace technology in combination with Formula 1 technology to create a lightweight structure with a low drag shape that is stable and controllable at high speed.

The prototype is electrically powered with a 1000-1200kg rechargeable battery pack.
Superbus goes beyond the concept of a fixed schedule and the logistics allow for flexibility in high volume transport on demand, via a central routing optimization system. Thus the vehicle transports passengers from their origin to their destination without the need for changeovers.

Started in 2004 by the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, the test vehicle ran the Experimental demonstration in 2008 and the prototype will be presented on the opening day of the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition. All press and media are invited to attend the presentation.

Date: 10 April 2011
Venue: Stand 1A400, Dubai World Trade Centre -DWTC
Time: 5:00 pm
 

Earth Course Shaping Up Well For Dubai World Championship Presented By DP World

As the second Race to Dubai moves towards a thrilling climax at the Dubai World Championship, presented by DP World, The European Tour expects the tournament venue to be in tip-top condition for next month’s showdown in the Gulf.

David Garland, the Tour’s Director of Tour Operations, flew to Dubai to visit the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates and declared himself satisfied with the progress of the Greg Norman-designed course, which hosted the inaugural championship, won by England’s Lee Westwood, last year.

Garland toured the Jumeirah site in the company of Nick Tarratt from The European Tour’s International Office in Dubai; Tour agronomist Graeme MacNiven; Geoff Hunter, General Manager of Jumeirah Golf Estates and Hamish McKendrick, Senior Manager, Agronomy, for the host venue.

With only eight weeks remaining before Race to Dubai leader Martin Kaymer of Germany and 59 of his rivals contest the $7.5 million prize fund and $7.5 million Bonus Pool, Garland is convinced that the 60-strong field will enjoy the stimulating challenge of the Earth course from November 25-28.

Garland commented: “We are very pleased with the way the course has survived the very high temperatures during the summer in the Gulf and we expect playing conditions to be even better than in 2009.

“A substantial number of trees have grown and shrubbery thickened since last year and there is now a clearly defined band of rough between the fairways and the bark chippings, which was absent last year due to high salt content in the water during the summer which restricted growth.”

The Bermuda rough is now 64mm deep, adding to the degree of difficulty for the Dubai World Championship field, while MacNiven believes the greens will putt more consistently than in 2009.

He said: “Last year the course was brand new and the greens needed time to settle. Through play and maturity, the greens have found their level, the sward is denser and the fact that we are now able to use ride-on machinery on them is a sign of progress.”

Three of the four Major Champions of 2010 will be in the field, with Race to Dubai leader and USPGA Champion Kaymer facing a formidable challenge from US Open Champion Graeme McDowell, 2009 winner Westwood, three-time Major winner Ernie Els and his fellow South Africans Charl Schwartzel and Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen.
 

Presented by du and supported by Coca – Cola: The ’One’ Marquee attracts soccer fans as World Cup finale nears

As the 2010 FIFA World Cup enters the final week, soccer fans are crowding the ’One’, a luxurious marquee built especially for the World Cup. Presented by du, and supported by Coca-Cola as the Official Partner, the high-end venue is one of the main attractions of the ongoing Dubai Summer Surprises 2010.

Fully-equipped with state-of-the-art 35 LCD screens in addition to two 2×3 metre giant screens, the marquee offers its visitors a great menu of food and beverages in addition to shiesha to set the mood of excitement and cheering across the two-floored venue. Cooled by air conditioning units, the marquee can accommodate around 600 spectators.