MTU Hybrid PowerPack for railcars

The MTU hybrid drive system is capable of providing up to 25 percent lower fuel consumption and emission-free train movements in station areas. Field tests first began in autumn 2011 on tracks of the Deutsche Bahn. Because a large percentage of their power is required for the auxiliary drive units, off-highway vehicles such as construction equipment and agricultural machinery, as well as trains, can benefit. This article presents this hybrid drive system with a description of how it functions; a simulation model; its compliance with European Union emission standards; responsibilities, funding and testing; vehicle integration and approval; and its future outlook.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/18697801
• Authors:
  • Lehmann, Ingo
  • Werner, Claus
  • Schmalzing, Claus-Oliver
  • Bold, Uwe
• Publication Date: 2011-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Maps; References;
• Pagination: pp 29-32
• Serial:
  • Rail Technology Review
  • Volume: 51
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 1869-7801

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric drives; Environmental impacts; Field tests; Fuel conservation; Hybrid vehicles; Pollutants; Railroad trains; Vehicle drive systems
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy efficiency
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01359110
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 16 2011 2:48PM