Demonstration Tests of Fuel Cell Hybrid Train in JR East
Keywords:
Series FV-E991,
70MPa high-pressure hydrogen,
commercial lines,
fuel cell,
stringent standards
2020 Volume 45 Issue 3 Pages 159-164
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2020 Volume 45 Issue 3 Pages 159-164
The new fuel cell train “Series FV-E991” is under development by JR East, and equipped with a hybrid system using the hydrogen fuel cell and storage battery as power sources. It is going to be the world’s first fuel cell train using 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen enabling longer distance running which is not possible with 35MPa hydrogen.
We plan to start demonstration tests of Series FV-E991 on commercial lines from 2021FY. In these tests, we will collect data toward practical use, such as the optimization of the fuel cell technology and the investigation of the technical development items related to ground facilities.
We aim at the early commercialization of high-performance and safe fuel cell train that meets the stringent standards of Japan’s railways which are principally operated in densely populated areas.
