Business Chief Europe Magazine February 2021 | Page 264

BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION

Bombardier Transportation ’ s six smart sustainable mobility solutions

“ At Bombardier Transportation , we ’ re tackling these challenges head on . Our smart mobility solutions combine energy-conserving technology with optimal safety , reliability and cost efficiency ”
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1 . Converting to full batterypowered mobility With increasing numbers of railway companies and governments seeking clean alternatives to diesel . Bombardier Transportation provides its customers with battery technology for electromobility that can be used on nonelectrified lines . Currently the company is striving to eliminate diesel power on France ’ s rail network by converting its regional fleet into an eco-friendly battery propulsion operation .
“ Our most recent battery project is the TALENT 3 battery-electric multiple unit ( BEMU ), the first modern regional battery-powered train to enter passenger service in Europe . The battery train is emission-free and sets the standards for smart mobility , with a highly efficient propulsion system and a high degree of recyclability .”
2 . Fast construction with minimal environmental impact Ensuring fast construction and minimal environmental impact , Bombardier Transformation ’ s driverless INNOVIA monorail system is equipped with technology for carbon neutral , emissionfree operations . The system is designed with urban application in mind to drive efficient and cost effective mass transit .
3 . Reduce energy consumption by up to 15 % with optimised driving In addition to its battery power technology to drive eco-friendly energy , Bombardier Transportation ’ s EBI Drive 50 technology is designed to help vehicle drivers conserve energy by helping to optimise their driving . “ The system dynamically calculates track topography and vehicle performance and compares it with the train ’ s route and position ,”
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