*4.3.6 Delivery boxes*

For the transport of small consignments (up to 0.5 × 0.5 × 1 m) there are delivery boxes with variable partitions, transported in ComplexTrans trains on the upper deck in places not occupied by passengers (**Figure 20**).

#### **Figure 17.**

*Private coupemobiles, travelling in a similar direction, can be grouped together in tight platoons during the journey (especially in cities, but also outside them). The platoons reduce traffic density by up to three times and can take advantage of some traffic benefits (e.g. lightweight intersection bridges—see right).*

#### **Figure 18.**

*Platoons of private coupemobiles can also be used for organised public transport on a voluntary basis. The owners of the coupemobiles enter into a contract with a transport operator and the latter organises via an app ad-hoc the use of the free spaces in the coupemobiles for the transport of registered passengers during their journey through the city. This creates a complementary high-capacity, comfortable transport system that is able to reduce traffic density by up to three times and benefits all its users—passengers, coupemobile owners and transport operators.*

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#### **Figure 19.**

*After unloading from the lower deck of the ComplexTrans train, the freight transport module is transported in the platoon to the end user. Loading, unloading and local handling (via remote control) is carried out by the user himself.*

#### **Figure 20.**

*For the transport of smaller consignments, delivery boxes with a flexible internal layout are used. The first/last mile is covered either on the road in distribution vehicles or autonomously on pavements. With the delivery box can also be carried an (un)accompanying person.*

#### **4.4 Intercity road transport**

Although all ComplexTrans vehicles are electric, their intercity operation will also be more efficient and at least as convenient as that of internal combustion engine vehicles.

#### *4.4.1 ComplexTrans intercity passenger road transport*

The private passenger intercity road transport in the ComplexTrans system is primarily provided by private cars, called coupemobiles (**Figure 21**—left). The maximum operating speed of coupemobiles is approximately 130 km/h and the range up to 200 km. For longer distances, it is advisable to use also train transport (**Figure 21**—right).

#### **Figure 21.**

*Left—parking and ride of the coupemobiles—individual or in platoon, electric or with range extender. Bottom left—Freight transport modules are also carried in vehicle platoons over distances up to 50–100 km. Right—when leaving a large city, the driver of the coupemobile has the choice between road and rail.*

For bigger range (about 500 km) the traction battery can also be replaced by a so-called range extender (**Figure 21**—left), which is an electric generator powered by a combustion engine (fossil fuel or e-fuel) or a hydrogen cell (H2).

The coupémobiles, equipped with a coupling, will be able to be combined into platoons for longer distance transport (**Figure 21**—left). This will save energy consumption due to the reduction in aerodynamic drag and the crews of some coupémobiles will be able to work, amuse or rest during the journey.

### *4.4.2 ComplexTrans intercity road freight transport*

It is assumed that distances of over 50–100 km will be covered by freight transport modules primarily using the train. For shorter distances, freight transport modules will be transported by road in road platoons with a guide vehicle (**Figure 21**—bottom left).

Trucks will continue to be used for the transport of large or heavy goods, but there will be fewer of them. Truck trailers or sea containers can be transported by ComplexTrans fast freight waggons.

### **4.5 The contribution of ComplexTrans to electromobility**

The ComplexTrans ground transport system uses only electrically powered vehicles with three types of power supply for transporting people and goods.
