It’s simple.

The passengers sit within a spherical cabin

The pod drives itself on surface roads, using autonomous technology. In “road mode”, the passenger cabin remains fixed relative to the vehicle, just like a car.

An elevated rail network is built for high speed and long distance travel, making use of existing infrastructure, like highways. When a pod connects with the rail network, it transforms into “rail mode”.

The pod travels at high speeds along the elevated tracks. The spherical design keeps the passengers’ orientation consistent, permitting comfortable travel. This is essential, as the pods will make changes in elevation and direction at high speeds, to avoid slowing down the system.

The batteries are recharged during travel, through a connection to the rail system.