Railway Research Institute: New type of fuel cell hybrid train: SiC adopted, volume reduced by 45%

Railway Research Institute: New type of fuel cell hybrid train: SiC adopted, volume reduced by 45%

Railway Technical Research Institute (Railway Research Institute):

A fuel cell hybrid test train was introduced.

Miniaturization and high performance:

Compared to the conventional fuel cell hybrid test train, the cabin space has been expanded by reducing the size and performance of the equipment.

The power was also increased by a factor of 1.5, and a practical test train with a higher starting acceleration was completed.

Level-up content：

In the new model, lithium-ion batteries, power converters, and fuel cell modules are downsized and placed under the floor.

Output increased by 50% ､ higher output density of fuel cells ､ distributed arrangement of cooling devices.
Reduce volume per output by 20%.

Fuel cell power converter:

Adopts silicon carbide (SiC) element and small car technology.

The vehicle was unveiled at Railway Technical Research Institute 2019 (held on August 29th and 30th).

Railway channel