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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