COMPANY SYSTEMS SERVICES PROJECTS NEWS DOWNLOAD CONTACT ES EU FREEDRIVE: catenary-free running GREENTECH FREEDRIVE enables catenary-free running At CAF Power & Automation we have developed the FREEDRIVE energy storage system, which enables catenary-free running. FREEDRIVE is a system based on ultracapacitors and/or Lithium batteries and has all the technological benefits of EVODRIVE. It is modular and easy to integrate in new and existing vehicles, whatever the manufacturer. FREEDRIVE's main characteristics: Totally or partially eliminates the catenary. Reduces the investment in infrastructure and its subsequent maintenance. Over 10km of autonomy with batteries in catenary-free mode. Ultra-fast charge position (less than 20 seconds) Modular configuration that optimises the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)-accumulation systems, infrastructure and maintenance. Non-captive system, applicable to any manufacturer and new or existing infrastructure Plug-in, independent of the traction converter, which means it can be incorporated in existing trains. Some of the leading railway references equiped with FREEDRIVE LOAD MORE See all references Let's Work Together Get Started Today! © Railway Systems by CAF Power & Automation. Legal warning | Web map THIS SITE USES COOKIES X We use own and third-party cookies to improve the browsing experience and provide our services to you. If you continue browsing, we consider that you accept their use. If you wish to revoke your consent or obtain additional information, please query our Cookies Policy. ACCEPT