China launches world’s first hydrogen passenger train
- December 30, 2022
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The hydrogen fuel cell train, developed by CRRC Changchun in collaboration with Chengdu Railway Group, hit the rails on December 28. The show took place in Xinjiang. what
The hydrogen fuel cell train, developed by CRRC Changchun in collaboration with Chengdu Railway Group, hit the rails on December 28. The show took place in Xinjiang.
what is known
- The train consists of only four cars.
- It can reach speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour and It can travel 600 kilometers on one hydrogen refueling.
- The power plant combines hydrogen fuel cells and charge-storing supercapacitors.
- The maximum passenger capacity of the train is 1,502 people.
- It is particularly interesting that the train has separate autonomous driving functions: It can stop working on its own and return to the warehouse. For this, it is equipped with various sensors and connected to control systems using 5G.
Hydrogen train / Photo: CRRC Changchun
Connecting to the high-speed internet is also useful for improving traffic safety: the train is integrated into the public network and analyzes data on the movement of other trains. In addition, various smart monitoring systems and sensors are installed on the ship.
Hydrogen train inside cars / Photo: CRRC Changchun
Hydrogen train inside cars / Photo: CRRC Changchun
Source: 24 Tv
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