From battery chemistry to lifetime and charging speed, what’s best for European locomotives is still up for debate. Fully battery-powered trains are on the rise across Europe, but the battery chemistry and hardware that’s best …
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Transforming Rail in Wales – Transport for Wales boss exclusive interview: Video (GreenSignals)
It is not that many years ago that the train operator in Wales was working to a franchise agreement that many criticised as ‘no growth’. Whether that was entirely fair or not, there was no …
Continue readingElectric trains transform East Kilbride–Glasgow route (RailNews)
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow will experience a cleaner, quieter, and more reliable railway from this weekend as electric trains begin operating on the route. The first electric services will run on Sunday 14 …
Continue readingFeast-famine electrification, w/ Noel Dolphin: Podcast (Freewheeling)
Why does electrification in the UK cost so much more than in the rest of Europe? And why does it always seem to go wrong? In today’s episode, I talk to Managing Director (UK) of …
Continue readingUnconventional Electrification: Video (MITMobilityInitiative)
In this session, we move away from the ordinary electric mobility modes (e-bikes, electric trucks/cars) and will delve into innovative approaches to electrifying existing transportation, featuring insights from three companies taking different but similar approaches: …
Continue readingBattery technology gains ground in the race to decarbonise rail (GlobalRailwayReview)
In recent years, the demand for railway batteries has picked up a remarkable pace. The global market value was worth $437 million in 2024 and is projected to cross $514 million by 2030. This growth …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 22 August 2025
• GWR battery train sets new world distance record of 200 miles to celebrate Railway 200 (Rail UK) • Merseyrail ‘tap-and-go’ ticketing launched (BBC News) • I can’t afford to commute anymore – transport costs …
Continue readingDenmark orders 10 more Stadler battery trains to replace Lokaltog diesel fleet
Lokaltog A/S has exercised an option from its October 2024 contract with Stadler to purchase ten additional battery-powered FLIRT Akku trains. The new units, set to enter service in 2029, will support the operator’s goal …
Continue readingWhat Would ‘Transportation Abundance’ Look Like? (CityLab)
Fans of the abundance movement say that adding supply solves big problems in housing and health care. But when it comes to getting around, things get complicated. Abundance seems poised to be the policy literati’s favorite term of 2025, …
Continue readingGWR publishes fast-charge battery findings after year-long trial success (RailBusinessDaily)
Great Western Railway (GWR) has published a landmark white paper outlining the success of its fast-charge battery trial and how it could help to transform the UK’s railway. The year-long trial explored whether battery trains could …
Continue readingKleanDrive to convert diesel buses to electric for First Bus (TheEngineer)
KleanDrive is to convert 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks from diesel to electric for First Bus, a bus operator aiming for a zero-emissions fleet by 2035. Under the initial agreement, the partners will repower 30 Wrightbus Streetdecks on acceptance …
Continue readingToyota’s Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right? (InsideEVs)
Akio Toyoda says one electric car pollutes as much as three hybrids. Here’s what research says. Scientists have long settled the debate of whether electric cars are better for our environment than combustion engine cars—the …
Continue readingThis Company Wants to Electrify Bikes Faster Than Ever Before (Streetsblog)
For just $100 and a small monthly subscription, this company hopes to get the world on e-bikes — by leveraging the bikes they already have. A U.S. company hopes to expand micromobility access across the globe …
Continue readingStockholm expands electric hydrofoil ferry service after successful pilot (EUUrbanMobility)
Nova reduces travel time and emissions, becoming a popular and sustainable options among commuters – Stockholm is expanding its electric hydrofoil ferry service, Nova, which significantly reduces travel time between Tappström (Ekerö centre) and Stockholm …
Continue readingA e-bike with no batteries, but supercapacitors: Video (France24)
Tired of carrying your electric bike’s battery with you everywhere you go? The good news is that you can now buy electric bikes without batteries. This French invention is already seducing cyclists across the country. …
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