Professor Martin Lowson 1938-2013
It is with great regret and sadness that Ultra announces the death of its founder and President, Professor Martin Lowson. After a distinguished career in rocketry and helicopter design, Martin… Read the Rest→
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where can it be used?
ultra offers highly flexible construction options, and is ideal for retrofitting into urban environments
The Ultra pod system at Heathrow
From business campuses to city centers, the Ultra pod system avoids obstructive development in built-up areas through highly flexible construction options that offer almost limitless application possibilities and make it ideal for retrofitting into urban environments.
The system complements existing forms of public transport by providing an on-demand and direct service over a localized area. Virtually silent, the system is also suitable for integration into residential estates.
The benefits of the system have been recognized by developers around the world and it is currently being proposed for the following environments:
- Airports
- City centers
- College, university & corporate campuses
- Residential areas
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Minister for Universities and Science the RT Hon David Willetts given a tour of a pod at Intelligent Mobility Showcase
Ultra Global Managing Director Fraser Brown last week had the opportunity to spend some time with the RT Hon David Willetts, the UK Minister for Universities and Science. The meeting… Read the Rest→
Landmark week for the Heathrow pod: 2nd Anniversary followed by the system’s millionth driverless mile
It has been an exciting week for Ultra Global with the Company’s Heathrow Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system reaching a number of notable landmarks. On Wednesday 8th May Heathrow Pod… Read the Rest→
Heathrow Pods Go Funny For Money
Heathrow’s unique passenger pod travel system has given one of its fleet a Comic Relief makeover to support the charity ahead of Red Nose Day, and from today, gives passengers… Read the Rest→