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S.Korea unveils 'recharging road' for eco-friendly buses

AFP -- South Korean researchers Tuesday launched an environmentally friendly public transport system using a "recharging road" -- with a vehicle sucking power magnetically from buried electric strips.

The Online Electric Vehicle (OLEV), towing three buses, went into service at an amusement park in southern Seoul. If the prototype proves successful, there are plans to try it out on a bus route in the capital.



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Submitted Mar 12, 2010 By: gabckmyr
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cpl11787
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Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 9:39:33 PM

Woh that is some cool technology we got going on now. They just have to get cars to run on that road too.
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 5:39:05 PM

Why not cars to; just like my toy slot car back in the 60's.
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Message Posted: Mar 12, 2010 3:09:32 PM

My how the mighty have fallen; South Korea a leading automotive innovator.
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