Applications for Electric Trains and Trams

Fagor Ederbatt’s lithium-ion batteries are engineered to meet main standards for railway applications focused on different types of rolling applications, from different configurations of trains to urban trams.

Designed for optimal performance, Fagor Ederbatt’s battery packs deliver optimal energy density, with an architecture that ensures top performance for rail transit systems, including persistent vibrations, significant temperature variations, and other challenging key factors to be considered for this demanding sector.

Incorporating advanced Battery Management Systems, Fagor Ederbatt’s lithium-ion batteries deliver exceptional safety standards and consistent operational performance crucial for railway applications.

I+D Prototype for Electric Train Application

Use case where Fagor Ederbatt’s batteries power two sets of inverter and motors in a railway application with regenerative traction, and the BMS includes critical safety functionalities providing short circuit, overcurrent, charging and over temperature protections among others.

Train application with regenerative traction - 840 kWh

24 battery packs parallelized in two systems to power the train's inverters and motors

Couple enjoying a journey on an electric train powered by Fagor Ederbatt's high voltage battery systems.

Close-up of a railway wheel. The train has a Fagor Ederbatt's battery system.

Schematic diagram of a train carriage showcasing Fagor Ederbatt's integrated battery system for sustainable rail transportation.

Battery System Specifications

The modular High-Voltage Battery System for electric train (eTrain) applications is built around battery packs with an installed:

The system’s flexibility allows the integration of 2 to 20 battery packs to meet diverse power requirements. This scalability makes the system suitable for various railway vehicles, from light rail to different configurations of trains and trams, optimizing space utilization and weight distribution.

Our process for Railway

We focus on offering personalized solutions through four steps. We seek to understand your needs, model appropriate solutions, evaluate customization options, and agree on final features. This approach ensures that the service adapts to your objectives and context, providing an effective and satisfactory experience.

Quotation, we aim to offer the most feasible solution for the application, through

STEP 01

Validation of the mechanical integration (we provide CAD data of the envelope).

STEP 02
Validation with the customer of our communications standard with the vehicle or application.

STEP 03
We carry out a simulation of estimated performances through modelling based on the usage profile.

STEP 04
We assess the degree of customization that we can offer and agree on specific / concrete performances.

STEP 05
We provide a binding offer subject to negotiation.

From receipt of the order to commissioning

STEP 01
We provide the user manual and relevant technical documentation.

STEP 02
We assist in the detailed definition of the integration based on the macro data agreed in the quotation / order, both mechanical, electrical, communications, and thermal.

Commissioning and first installation

STEP 01
We assist in receiving the product at the customer’s premises: mechanical integrity, electrical performance and communications.

STEP 02
We train the customer in the use / operation of the product.

STEP 03
We offer on-site support for initial integration.