Protos

Protos means "first," derived from the ancient Greek πρῶτος.

Protos may also refer to:

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Protos (train)

The Protos is an Electric Multiple Unit built by the German company Fahrzeugtechnik Dessau.

Details

The train is built with 2 coaches. The train has a low floor, so that there is no or little step between the platform height and the trains. The height is 810 mm. The prototype unit left the factory in September 2006 and was displayed at InnoTrans 2006. The only user of these units is Connexxion on the Valleilijn between Amersfoort and Ede-Wageningen in the Netherlands.

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Services operating

Gallery

Prototype at Amsterdam Zaanstraat depot

Prototype at Amsterdam Zaanstraat depot

Interior of the mB-coach

Interior of the mB-coach

5031 at Amersfoort

5031 at Amersfoort

External links

Media related to PROTOS at Wikimedia Commons

Protos (constructor)

The Protos was a wingless Formula 2 racing car that appeared in 1967. Powered by the then-standard Ford-Cosworth 1600cc FVA-engine, it was noticeable for its slippery aerodynamic Frank Costin design, with an almost-enclosed 'bubble' canopy over the cockpit and a chassis partially made of the very light but fragile plywood. Although fairly quick on fast tracks, it didn't become a front runner and did not score wins during the European F2 season. Drivers included Brian Hart & Pedro Rodríguez.

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