MYBUS - 2007 Michelin Outstanding Design Award

MYBUS is a vehicle intended to be safer not only for passengers but for pedestrians as well. Comfort, passenger protection and safe interaction with other vehicles are delivered by new proactive safety technologies. Electronic stability programs, smart cruise control, brake by wire, rear detection systems, smart wing mirrors, and Michelin “Twell” tyres are the newest technologies that can improve safety and comfort for the driver and the passengers. The use of an electrical power source was also a main concern to be taken into consideration since it reduces significantly the environmental impact and the danger of an explosion in case of accident. Not being a hybrid vehicle, power is yielded by electric cells placed above the rear wheels, away from the most obvious impact zones. In order to improve safety, each wheel has its own independent engine, so that the on-board computer can determine the ideal power to apply them. This engine works according to the road conditions, the type of driving and helps anticipate and react to an imminent accident situation. All these features are aimed only at making MYBUS the ideal vehicle for those who consider safety a top priority, not renouncing style, design and comfort.