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URBANLOOP : SMART AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

More than 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in France come from the transport sector, with over half of that from private cars.
Urbanloop has developed an efficient, decarbonised mobility solution that rivals cars in terms of journey time.
This innovative system is based on the principle of reducing vehicle size while increasing frequency. The lightness of the capsules brings numerous advantages.
Urbanloop is an autonomous, driverless, 100% electric transport system without batteries, ensuring fast, efficient, wait-free, and safe travel.

THE URBANLOOP CONCEPT

• Reduce size, increase frequency

Historically, public transport has relied on shared drivers and combustion engines. This allows for economies of scale by placing a large number of seats in a single unit (bus, train, tram). However, when there’s no longer a need for drivers, and with the high efficiency of electric motors, the paradigm shifts. We believe it’s time to break out of the box and let the seats escape to offer a much more fluid mobility service. It’s the principle of the hourglass: the finer the grain, the higher the flow rate. Urbanloop can transport up to 2,500 passengers per hour on a one-metre-wide track.

• Electric capsules without batteries

The major challenges of the coming century are energy efficiency and material sustainability. By choosing to multiply vehicles within a transport infrastructure, Urbanloop must ensure system reliability and maintainability. This is why Urbanloop has made the bold choice of a very low-voltage power supply via the track, avoiding the use of batteries (which are heavy, costly, non-recyclable, and temperature-sensitive) and allowing for 24/7 availability. Without carrying their own energy, the vehicles are safer, lighter, and more reliable.

• Dedicated track with guidance

To effectively compete with car use, a mobility service must offer shorter journey times. Urbanloop has thus chosen to use a dedicated track to ensure faster, safer travel. By providing safety and electrical power, the guidance system reduces the risk of accidents and facilitates platform access with greater precision. Highly focused on vehicle compactness, Urbanloop requires minimal land, the width of a pavement for a single track, and the width of one lane for a double track. This allows for the creation of green corridors efficiently served by public transport accessible to all, while sharing space with other forms of gentle mobility: walking, cycling. Urbanloop is quiet, emitting 63 dB at 50 km/h from 5 metres away, helping to calm cities. The compact and individual nature of the capsules reduces the energy needed for movement. Urbanloop can cover 1 kilometre in 1 minute.

Urbanloop is an autonomous, sustainable, and driverless public transport system designed to compete with private cars in terms of travel speed. 100% electric and battery-free, Urbanloop relies on lightweight, compact capsules that provide fast, efficient, and secure transportation without any waiting time. This system aims to offer a viable and eco-friendly alternative to private cars, while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Our mission is to complement heavy transportation modes in urban areas, promoting modal shift to contribute significantly to the decarbonization of cities. Urbanloop innovates with its unique design: capsules powered by low-voltage direct current via the rail, thus eliminating the constraints associated with heavy batteries. This technology ensures safe and fast journeys, with a commercial speed of 30 km/h, while minimizing energy consumption.

The Urbanloop system is distinguished by exceptional energy efficiency, consuming less than 1 cent of electricity per kilometer traveled, a world record set in 2021. The lightness of its capsules allows for zero waiting time, with immediate departure upon entry into the system and direct travel to the destination, facilitated by an advanced bypass system.

Urbanloop offers a smooth and safe travel experience by automating transportation without compromising speed or safety. Urbanloop’s innovation lies in its ability to combine ecology and efficiency, positioning this system as a true competitive alternative to private cars.