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The Wabtec FLXDrive platform (pronounced "flex-drive") is a class of battery-electric locomotives manufactured by Wabtec's GE Transportation subsidiary beginning in 2019. . Using a modified version of the GE Evolution Series platform, FLXdrive is Wabtec's first zero-emissions locomotive, storing energy in 20 racks of lithium-ion battery cell
The Altoona Works BP4 is a 1,500 hp (1,120 kW) B-B battery-electric locomotive rebuilt by the Altoona Works of the Norfolk Southern Railway.It was created in 2007 by replacing the diesel prime mover of an EMD GP38 (Norfolk Southern #2911, formerly Conrail #7732) with 1,080 12-volt lead-acid batteries and associated control equipment.
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Modern battery-electric trains have the ability to operate on both types of track. A number of metro networks around the world have extended electrified metro lines using battery-electric technology, with a number of networks considering the option. From March 2014, passenger battery trains have been in operation in Japan on a number of lines.
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Electric locomotive used in mining operations in Flin Flon, Manitoba. This locomotive is on display and not currently in service. An electric locomotive can be supplied with power from Rechargeable energy storage systems, such as a battery or ultracapacitor-powered mining locomotives. A stationary source, such as a third rail or overhead wire.
Midget Whippet truck. A small battery truck for machine shops, warehouses, etc. This will turn from one 4 foot aisle into another at right angles without any shunting, and will carry 1000lbs. The B.E.V. battery rail locomotive (as described in 1920) was arranged with the battery boxes at either end and the controls in the middle.
The UK's largest locomotives built in the UK since 2003 (a fleet of 90 tonne, battery hybrid Bo-Bo locomotives for Tata Steel, Port Talbot) Power is delivered by the traction battery and 416 kW maintenance free, high torque electric motors. The locomotive is self-contained, with on-board battery charging from a low emission, EU Stage V ...