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why BT developed ECO4; a cutting-
edge portfolio of 15 energy-saving
solutions for modern rail technology
and fleet management. ECO4’s four
cornerstones are energy, efficiency,
ecology and economy. Reducing
energy consumption lowers operating
costs and minimizes impact on the
environment. Implementing the ECO4
solutions can create overall energy
savings of up to 50 percent.
One of their most fascinating
eco-active technologies is the
BOMBARDIER
MITRAC
Energy
Saver. According to Hammad, “When
a train brakes, energy is released
and that energy will be lost unless it
can be stored in some way.
MITRAC
Energy Saver has an innovative
double layer of ultra-capacitors
to store the energy released from
braking, and allow that energy to
be reused during operation. This
technology can be used as a
performance booster by adding extra
power during acceleration. On diesel
trains, the technology helps reduce
emissions, as well as costs.”
Bombardier is always looking for new
ways to support a sustainable future.
This means using lean manufacturing
techniques to reduce waste from
production processes, reducing the
energy used by trains when they
are in operation, and increased
use of recyclable materials. Even in