E-MOBILITY
Passenger comfort is a key consideration for hybrid trains
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This new traction battery is delivering whole new levels of energy density and fast charging for hybrid trains
s reflected in Innotrans 2024’s theme “The future of mobility,” the global rail market is poised for steady
growth due to rapid urbanisation, rising road congestion and favourable eco credentials over other forms of transport, like air travel. As such, the railways of the future are starting to take shape, with electrification offering the promise of zero-emission trains. But to meet this challenge head on, new and existing networks must be able to adapt to evolving technologies in order to maintain efficient and sustainable transportation networks. ABB has been an active technology
leader in the rail sector for more than a century, offering the market
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innovative solutions to speed up its decarbonisation journey. When it comes to rail infrastructure, the key focus areas are DC and AC traction power supply applications. “ABB is at the forefront of
supporting efforts to decarbonise the global rail industry by developing cutting-edge traction systems and solutions through intense research and development,” says Edgar Keller, president of ABB’s Traction Division. “Our commitment to reducing energy consumption and introducing cleaner, more efficient technologies further supports the creation of a more sustainable rail industry, helping to meet ambitious global sustainability targets.”
GROWING TRACTION The latest advancement in this area from ABB was debuted at the Innotrans show in Berlin. The company launched the third generation of its Pro series traction battery, designed specifically for demanding hybrid and fully electric rail applications. The innovative battery pack is the latest addition to the company’s extensive traction battery family, designed to offer a range of benefits from scalability and modularity to enhanced energy density. “This new design is still modular
and flexible but is even more compact, and has a higher energy density than previous generations,” says Keller. “Charging to 80% is possible in just 10
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