| The model
- This 1/64th scale diecast model is one of several issued in July and
August 2008, coinciding with the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing. Most
carry advertising for the Games official sponsors. This version carries
standard 'Beijing 2008' decals, a photograph of one of the actual vehicles
carrying this livery is shown below.
The bus
- During the Games, battery-powered tourist vehicles will be around to
fulfil the transportation needs of media representatives and Olympic fans
from around the world who wish to visit Olympic highlights in or around
the heart of the Games in Beijing.
The Beijing Institute of Technology initiated
the design and research for the Olympic electric-powered vehicles, which
comfortably seat 50 in their roomy interiors. UPDATE
:- The model has 23 seats!
Advanced lithium manganese batteries are
used to run these vehicles. Each charge of the environmentally-friendly
power source (they have a longer life span and higher energy efficiency,
compared to traditional lithium ion batteries) can allow the vehicle to
travel 130 kilometres, while the air conditioner is on. They are noiseless
and boast zero emissions.
The batteries are easily replaced and quickly
charged; during the Games, each bus is scheduled to undergo battery changes
two to three times a day, fulfilling the needs of the 24-hour transportation
network that will be provided in the heart of the Olympic district.
The buses can travel at speeds of up to 80
kilometres an hour, going 0 to 50 in 24 seconds.
These Olympic vehicles will be monitored
via a wireless network by experts, so that if any emergencies occur, the
appropriate authorities can be notified in a timely fashion.
Beijing Jinghua Coach Co., Ltd. is responsible
for manufacturing the buses.
The above information has been extracted
from the Official
Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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