In today's world where environmental problems draw great attention, guideway transportation systems are popular because of their environmentally friendly features. Introducing an actuator-driven automatic steering mechanism simplifies the guiding system which is laid on the guideway. In addition, by fitting a battery system to the vehicle, we can eliminate the power rail supplying electric power, realizing a compact guideway, and reducing the construction costs. Further, the kinetic energy of the vehicles can efficiently recharge the batteries. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed this automatic steering and battery powered APM (automated people mover) to realize a ground transportation system which can satisfy society's needs.