EV drive-on and off shuttle proposed

An electric shuttle has been revealed by General Motors (GM) under its Urban Active Project Advanced Design team.

The “PEV Host Shuttle” concept aims to blend personal and mass transit solutions for city commuting, says GM Authority.

Shown on GM Design’s Instagram (@generalmotorsdesign), the concept aims to “expand the usefulness of small city vehicles by moving them over longer commute distances while the passengers stay onboard to relax and re-charge”.

A video clip shows the system in action, starting at a loading station where several personal electric vehicles (PEVs) line up to board a large autonomous shuttle.

The PEV drivers manoeuvre their vehicles into the shuttle, which then transports the loaded PEVs along a special shuttle lane separate from regular highway traffic, says GM Authority.

“As the shuttle navigates through its dedicated lane, the video contrasts the smooth journey of the shuttle with the gridlocked cars on the highway.

“Inside, PEV drivers can take advantage of the travel time to relax, sleep, or work, while the shuttle efficiently (and presumably autonomously) handles transportation.

“Upon reaching the destination, the shuttle unloads the fully charged PEVs, allowing the drivers to seamlessly continue their journey.”