Lightweight, Cost-Effective, Fast: There Are 5 Interesting Facts about the uLite Complex
20 May 2025
UST Inc. has repeatedly talked about the advantages of the uLite transport and infrastructure complex. Today we focus on the interesting facts about the company's first project to apply in the business sector. How light is the uLite design compared to other uST complexes? What can be used to demonstrate its outstanding energy efficiency? How much faster is it than alternative versions? The answers to these and other questions are provided below in our article.
In the uLite complex are used some of the lightest structures from the previously implemented uST versions. The weight of the metal of one intermediate support is just 2 tons. For comparison: the total weight of the support of the semi-flexible heavy-load string rail overpass in the EcoTechnoPark is more than 19 tons. That is to say, the supports of the uLite complex are almost 10 times lighter.
The intermediate supports of the uLite complex are very light
uLite has a particular advantage in the speed of ride. uPod is more than 3 times faster than a cable-car or a gondola-type lift. At the same time, the operation of an electric rail vehicle is incomparably more cost-effective.
UST Inc. specialists compared the energy efficiency of uLite by comparing the indicators with the energy consumption of the boiler. The power of an electric water heater with a volume of 50 liters is about 2.5 kWh. The energy that the boiler will consume in an hour of operation will be enough for uLite to drive 55 km. For reference, a conventional electric car will travel about 17 km.
uLite is highly energy efficient
uPod rides on call: to start driving, the user should press a button at the station or in the cabin of uLite. Using the remote control stand, one can contact the dispatcher. The two-way communication system in uPod ensures the contact between the transport facility and the control room throughout the entire route.
The aluminum rail body ensures the route lightness
For the first time, an aluminum rail body was used in the design of the track structure. Aluminum has a lower weight compared to steel, ensuring the route lightness. The unique shape of the rail body, developed by UST Inc. specialists, was made by the drawings of the Russian company using metal extrusion.
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