China successfully tested the world's first urban train using hydrogen

The world's first urban train using hydrogen energy has completed testing at a speed of 160km/h in China.

According to China News, on March 21, the world's first urban train using hydrogen energy completed an operating test at a speed of 160km/h in Changchun city (Jilin province, Northeast China). National).

The train was developed by Changchun railway passenger car company of China Railway Corporation (CRRC).

The train consists of 4 carriages and has a maximum operating speed of 160km/h. Unlike traditional trains that rely on fossil fuels, or electrical wiring, for power, the urban train being tested by China has an integrated hydrogen power system, which can provide a source of power. strong and long lasting.

During testing, the train's average energy consumption was 5 kWh/km, equivalent to the world's leading speed of clean energy trains, and the maximum cruise range was more than 1,000km. .

This test has verified that the train can operate at temperatures from -25 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius, meeting design requirements and meeting top international standards.

The completion of hydrogen-powered urban train testing marks China's breakthrough in applying hydrogen energy to the rail transport sector.

China has ambitious plans to promote the development of the hydrogen energy industry. By 2025, the country expects about 50,000 vehicles to run on hydrogen fuel cells and annual hydrogen production from renewable energy is targeted at 100,000 to 200,000 tons.