In the future, the vast energy requirements of rail will eventually lead to some of the largest traction battery deployments across all electric vehicle markets - potentially beyond 20MWh per train.

Credit: KONČAR Croatia has launched the first battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) as part of a national initiative to enhance ‘green’ technology in public transport. The new train is now operational ...

Croatia has launched the first battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) as part of a national initiative to enhance 'green' technology in public transport. The new train is now operational on the Zag ...

The commission approved the allocation of funds from an $80 million award from the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) for one battery-equipped electric multiple unit train ...

The train order, which will comprise 18 modern five-carriage battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), will be financed by the Department of Transport through the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide a charging facility for Irish Rail’s new Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains. The fast-charging infrastructure on two platforms and one siding at ...

The trains, called battery electric multiple unit trains (BEMUs), are hybrid. A battery on the train charges when connected to overhead wires, like at South Station. Once the battery is charged ...

Initial rail electrification will be led by multiple units, which are trains used for passenger operations. Battery-electric multiple unit trains are being developed to replace the diesel multiple ...