A Chinese super capacitor tram system could be the solution to Auckland's jammed traffic, says a local businessman who showed off the system to council officials a few weeks ago.
John Dalzell, former chief executive of the Auckland Council-controlled property business Panuku Development Auckland, is in a consortium which wants to build the city's new light rail from the CBD to the airport.
Dalzell arranged for Auckland mayor Phil Goff, planning committee chairman Chris Darby and councillor Ross Clow to see the tram operating in Guangzhou in October.
Dalzell said the Chinese electric tram system was the best option for Auckland and Darby expressed enthusiasm.
How light rail could look on Queen Street, central Auckland.
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