Niederflurtechnik
English translation: low-floor technology
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| na | niederflur |
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| na | low floor technology |
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| na | kneeling vehicle / low platform technology |
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| na | low-floor bus/tram or dropped-frame construction or ... |
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| na | low-floor technology |
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niederflur Explanation: the only information i got in Eurodicautom is that "niederflur" translates "kneel bus" but i fail to see what it means,i'll look for further information |
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13 mins
low floor technology Explanation: ? or sunken floor technology - means whereby it is easier for people (particularly disabled) to enter and leave the tram |
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kneeling vehicle / low platform technology Explanation: Ernst gives "low platform" for Niederflur. The buses equipped with this technology are called "kneeling buses" and, I suppose, a streetcar would be called a "kneeling streetcar". For a more generic term, "low platform technology" might fit the bill. HTH. Ernst, WB industrielle Technik |
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low-floor bus/tram or dropped-frame construction or ... Explanation: [the above from from DaimlerChrysler glossaries.] Whyhidal (Kraftfahrzeugtechnisches Wörterbuch ISDBN 30923195 01 X) has the following entries, among others: Niederflur (bus): low-floor Niederfulur Aufbau: low-floor body Niederflurbus : Low-floor bus Niederflurausstieg/einstig : low-floow exit,m entrance but Niederflur Chassis/Niederflur Fahrgestell: low-loading chassis, low-bed chassis, low-level chassis, drop-bed chassis, low-cradled chassis. Niderflurrahmen: low-bed frame, drop-bed frame, low-cradled frame. Use whatever best fits your context and audience. Tom see above |
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low-floor technology Explanation: Siemens Transportation, a major manufacturer of trams, consistently uses "low-floor" for Niederflur. Reference: http://www.siemens.de/ts/products_solutions/light_rail_tram/... |
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