Revolutionizing Public Transportation: The Innovative Electric Wheel Propulsion System

The video discusses a Dutch inventor's innovative bus technology that aims to reduce fuel costs by 60% and emissions by 80%. The system uses a diesel generator to charge batteries powering electric motors in the wheels. Tested in the Netherlands, the technology promises significant diesel savings and smoother rides. Despite slow manufacturer adoption, cities like Utrecht and Rotterdam are interested. The concept, inspired by early 20th-century ideas, is now viable due to advancements in power plants.

What is the primary benefit of the new bus technology introduced by the Dutch inventor?

• Increased passenger capacity

• Faster travel times

• Lower maintenance costs

• Reduced fuel costs and emissions

How does Ariana Highnam's wheel design differ from a normal electric motor?

• The axle spins while the housing stays fixed

• The housing spins while the axle stays fixed

• Both the axle and housing spin

• Neither the axle nor the housing spins

What is the estimated annual diesel savings per bus using Highnam's wheel?

• 20,000 litres

• 10,000 litres

• 25,000 litres

• 15,000 litres

Which cities have pledged to convert buses using the new technology?

• Amsterdam and Berlin

• Utrecht and Rotterdam

• Paris and London

• Sydney and Melbourne

Who originally conceived the idea of the linear drive wheel?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Henry Ford

• Ferdinand Porsche