SUE autonomous electric shuttle by UE Studios for urban mobility
UE Studios introduces the SUE autonomous electric shuttle, a low-voltage, road-ready vehicle designed to fill public transport gaps. Learn about its features and testing.
UE Studios, based in Gaimersheim, has unveiled the SUE (Self-Driving Urban E-Shuttle), an autonomous electric shuttle designed for public transport. This project was developed by a consortium of ten partners with support from German federal authorities.
The SUE is built on a road-ready 48-volt "skateboard" platform and was fully developed in Germany. It has a top speed of 50 km/h. Unlike most modern electric vehicles, it uses a low-voltage architecture instead of a high-voltage system.
UE Studios handled the development, design, and production of the prototype. The consortium includes DB Regio, ElringKlinger, TÜV Nord Mobilität, Fraunhofer EMFT, as well as universities and municipal partners. According to the creators, the project aims to address transportation gaps where existing infrastructure falls short.
The shuttle's interior features sustainable materials and a thoughtfully designed layout. The platform allows for the creation of other body types, which could serve as a foundation for new vehicles in the urban mobility segment by 2026.
The SUE has already received road approval and a special permit for autonomous testing. One of the test routes will be between Neustadt an der Donau and Bad Gögging.