Japan: Fuel Cell Train Test

One of Japan's biggest railway companies said it plans to test a new type of fuel cell vehicle in July. At the same time, this is also the goal of the automakers to ensure a more efficient and cleaner transport route.

The vessel is powered by Japanese battery power. ( Photo: AP )

Every day, the Eastern Railway Company of Japan is transporting a large number of passengers up to 16 million for Tokyo.

In July, the company will commission a battery-powered cruise liner, which is expected to be operational by mid-2007.

The energy from this non-polluting fuel cell generates electrical energy through chemical reactions between hydrogen and oxygen and only releases steam.

Initially, the train will have a battery powered car that runs at 62 mph (99.7 km / h). The remaining cars will use energy for most diesel operations. Then, together with two 62 KW Hydro Power Packs, will ensure one-third of the power for the entire journey.

The energy efficiency of a fuel-powered boat is improved every time the train brakes, and the energy is charged to the battery. At the same time, using this new type of battery will reduce noise much more than other conventional vessels.

As estimated by the company, fuel-powered boats reduce 20% of energy consumption compared to other conventional trains.

A company spokesman, Akira Mori, said: "This is the first time this technology has been used in train cars."

It is expected that these new energy-powered trains will be put into service on routes to remote and outlying areas where no power lines are running or replacing old trains powered by batteries. with or without diesel engines.

This new technology has created a "hiccup" for Japanese automakers, and the technology is the world's biggest concern for hybrid cars.

However, fuel-powered trains will have to overcome some of the current disadvantages of fuel-powered engines to meet the long-distance requirements.

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