Search Europe Hitachi Group Products & Services Hitachi Group Corporate Information Sitemap Contact Information About Social Innovation Solutions Case Studies Events Stories Site Top Stories Transport Hybrid & Battery trains speed towards net zero emissions Hybrid & Battery trains speed towards net zero emissions Transport is the biggest contributor to CO2 emissions. Trains are part of this with many diesel lines yet to be electrified. Track electrification is time consuming and expensive so Hitachi is developing battery and hybrid trains as an alternative. The trains are ‘tri-mode’, able to switch seamlessly between diesel power, overhead electric power, or battery power alone. The technology will help cut emissions and pollution in stations, cities and beyond, helping countries reach Net Zero C02 emissions, faster. The trains could run on battery power alone for 100 km and offer fast charging solutions. As battery and charging technology develops their range will only grow. Click here to find out more. New battery tram in Florence removes the need for overhead wires Is it a train? Is it a plane? It’s Hyperloop! Related Stories Mainstream by 2050? Reaching the city limits on resources Related Links Click here to find out more Page top Disclaimer and copyrights Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookies © Hitachi, Ltd. 1994, 2021. All rights reserved. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our website with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services. Please click [Accept All Cookies] if you agree with our use of cookies.Privacy Policy Cookies Settings Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies