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In this study, as a newform of mobility for single-seat cars, we realize "hard-link-type mobility" using a mechanical coupling device. This form of mobility makes it possible to connect or disconnect the vehicles as necessary. When the vehicles are coupled, the driver of the following vehicle does not need to drive because the vehicle follows the leading vehicle semi-automatically. Therefore,...
Japan is facing difficulties with providing general public transport systems in depopulated cities. This paper proposes a new means of transport for application to such cities. The system is based on small electric vehicles with mechanical couplers that are designed to attach to devices installed at each home. Unfortunately, this system incurs an issue of enhancing the operability for drivers of the...
This study provides a new mode of transport in urban areas inhabited by many elderly people. In some of these areas, public transport systems are inadequate and parking spaces for private cars are in short supply. In addition, the decline of shopping malls around these areas makes life inconvenient for the inhabitants. Here we introduce a car-sharing service of vehicle-following personal vehicles...
Personal vehicle transit is focused on as a key technology to solve transit issues in Japan. Some traveling salesmen and deliverymen in urban areas travel using personal vehicles instead of vehicles or motorcycles. However, few families use personal vehicles. This study investigates coupling technologies that will encourage families to purchase personal vehicles. Coupling technologies should offer...
This study was conducted to increase the usefulness of personal vehicles. Single-occupant personal vehicles are easy to handle, but their load capacities are smaller than other types of vehicles. This paper presents a solution to this problem in the form of a system for vehicles that couple mechanically. However, if vehicles are only coupled, their performance in braking, accelerating, and steering...
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