A public-private partnership is developing the next-generation in battery train technology. Led by Hitachi Rail, the collaboration is creating a new battery pack that is lighter and smaller so it can be installed on commuter and suburban trains, while still maintaining impressive power.
The battery pack that is being developed will build upon and complement the pioneering intercity battery technology that is currently being trialled on the Transpennine route and adapted for a regional train. The battery being developed will be 40% smaller and deliver a 22% improvement in energy density.
The ability to deliver impressive power from a smaller battery is achieved by using cutting-edge LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery chemistry. Collaborating with Sunderland-based battery supplier, Turntide Technologies, means Hitachi can bring the latest in automotive battery technology to the rail industry.
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