rapid charger

rapid charger

World first rapid charger for battery-powered rail vehicles.

Developed to support testing of the prototype Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle, the Furrer+Frey bus opportunity charger has been adapted to accommodate lighter batteries, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional overhead line electrification for rail.

Features

  • 0.72 m² footprint
  • Interoperable – works with any vehicle that uses OppCharge standard
  • All-in-one single unit
  • Plug and play power modules
  • Automatic charging – no buttons
  • Up to 450kw charging power
  • Charges in less than 5 minutes
  • Suitable for top up or full charges
  • Remote monitoring of charge unit and vehicle, including on mobile
  • Extendable system

Uses

  • Vehicle charging
  • Battery charging system testing

Facilities for Hire

Engineering Hall

Rail Test Loop

Platforms

Mule Vehicle 1

Shunter

Workshop

Tunnel

Rapid Charger

Mule Vehicle 2

Lifting Jacks

Rail Test Track

Siding

Mobility Hub

Alumicart

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BCIMO is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.

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