한국형 미니트램(PRT)의 개념 구현을 위한 시작차량 설계, 제작 및 시험

초록

Korean mini-tram (PRT: Personal Rapid Transit) is being exclusively developed with differentiation against competitors launched overseas PRT pilot systems (e.g., ULTra and 2getthere) by additionally considering economic feasibility and environmental performance to meet a need for future trends on the basis of fundamental requirements and mechanism of a conventional mini-tram system. In particular, the autonomous driving capability of the mini-tram based on an EV platform is realized by a completely new in-house design without relying on foreign technique. Besides this, the rapid wireless charging based on inductive power transfer (IPT) method and vertical transfer of a vehicle are the first attempt in the world in the design of an operational concept for mini-tram systems. An engineering design, implementation and operational assessment on a pilot network implemented on the grounds of the Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) of the first prototype vehicle for realization of Korean mini-tram are discussed in this study. Eventually, the results from this study will be reflected in production of the 2nd prototype for further improvement.