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Clean, Green and Efficient: electric power is set to be the driving force across the modes
Innovators in rail, tram, bus and new intermediate forms of public transport have been working towards greater use of electric power. It’s crucial to keeping public transport’s green credentials ahead of private transport and improving both efficiency and economics
Hitachi has developed a hybrid propulsion system for passenger trains in collaboration with JR-East, with a prototype going into commercial service in July 2007 on the Koumi line.
Trains, trams and buses are all benefiting from new technological enhancements that use electric power more effectively.
The Bombardier Primove system works by contactless, inductive power transfer from a system in the ground. Unlike any other system, it works even if vehicles are moving. Until now, range has been the big challenge for electric vehicles, as on-board energy storage capacity is simply limited. But, by putting the power source in the road, the PrimoveCity system aims to eliminate range as an issue for electric powered vehicles
Peter Stonham
Electric power has always been an important feature of attractive and efficient public transport. Metros and other urban railways could not operate without it, and commuter and inter city trains have benefited hugely from electrification.
Trams leapt forward by converting from horse drawn power to electric, while trolley buses were another step forward for urban bus transport. Wholly electric buses without wires have never yet been a practical solution, but the application of hybrid electric...
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