Holon shows an autonomous shuttle at Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg.

In the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, a model of the autonomous shuttle “HOLON urban” is being driven for the first time. At the same time, the identically built vehicle is gathering further experience in public road testing on Hamburg’s streets.

The model of the autonomous shuttle complements the traffic world at Miniatur Wunderland and points to the ongoing test operation in Hamburg. | Photo: HOLON
The model of the autonomous shuttle complements the traffic world at Miniatur Wunderland and points to the ongoing test operation in Hamburg. | Photo: HOLON
Kathrin Köstner

Holon presents at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg a model of its autonomous shuttle "HOLON urban". The vehicle operates in the Knuffingen district in the design of the Hamburger Hochbahn and is intended, according to the company, to show how autonomous mobility can be integrated into existing traffic structures. At the same time, an identical vehicle is in public test operation on Hamburg's streets. According to Holon, the test vehicles have already covered several thousand kilometers autonomously this year.

Project partnership with Hamburger Hochbahn

The model vehicle is part of a project partnership between Holon and Hamburger Hochbahn. Both companies, according to their own statements, are working to further develop autonomous mobility offerings for public transport in Hamburg. While the model illustrates the technology at Miniatur Wunderland, the vehicles in real operation gather insights for later deployment in public transport.

Autonomous shuttle for urban traffic

The "HOLON urban" is a fully electric autonomous shuttle for urban use. According to the company, the vehicle is among the first autonomous shuttles worldwide to be developed according to automotive standards. It reaches a top speed of 60 km/h and offers room for up to 15 passengers.

For barrier-free equipment, there is an automated ramp, a secure wheelchair space, as well as auditory and visual assistance systems.

Discussion on the Path to Regular Operation

Parallel to the presentation at Miniatur Wunderland, Holon, together with the mobility platform HEY/MOBILITY HAMBURG, organized the "Pioneer Reception." There, representatives from business, politics and the mobility sector exchanged views on current developments as well as the prerequisites for the regular operation of autonomous mobility. According to the company, the topics of technology, infrastructure, regulation and operation were particularly at the forefront. (Source: HOLON)

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