The project is lead by Dutch professor Wubbo Ockels and was awarded €10 million from public and private funding. The most interesting styling feature is the reduced height (about 5.6 feet or 1.70 meters - like a SUV) that makes the Superbus look longer than it is.

The total lenght is actually comparable to that of conventional buses: the Superbus can transport about 30 passengers, who cannot stand up inside the cabin.

The top speed of 250 Kkm/h (155 mph) requires a specific infrastructure, with "Super Lanes" running along traditional highways.

This innovative vehicle is in its early stage of development and a production version is still years away.

The official website contains additional information and a short video.

(Source: TU Delft via autoblog.com, MotorAuthority)