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http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/dmus-to-test-regenerative-braking.html
Artemis Intelligent Power, Ricardo and Bombardier Transportation are doing a joint research project to test mechanical regenerative braking through flywheels on DMU in the UK. First tests will be in the lab with a Bombardier running wheel using a Artemis hydraulic pump motor and Ricardo flywheel with a second stage if successful testing it on an existing DMU (doesnt say what class they will be testing it on). Energy saving expected is in the 10-20% range and it could give a range of options from straight fuel saving to using the power to provide an extra boost to increase performance like on Formula 1 cars, possibly giving greater hill climbing performance or faster acceleration allowing better timings to be timetabled than the original class was capable of.
Artemis Intelligent Power, Ricardo and Bombardier Transportation are doing a joint research project to test mechanical regenerative braking through flywheels on DMU in the UK. First tests will be in the lab with a Bombardier running wheel using a Artemis hydraulic pump motor and Ricardo flywheel with a second stage if successful testing it on an existing DMU (doesnt say what class they will be testing it on). Energy saving expected is in the 10-20% range and it could give a range of options from straight fuel saving to using the power to provide an extra boost to increase performance like on Formula 1 cars, possibly giving greater hill climbing performance or faster acceleration allowing better timings to be timetabled than the original class was capable of.
