ECO4: Revolutionary Energy-Saving Technologies
Energy is a key sustainability issue for both the transportation industry and our planet.
As a global leader in rail technology, Bombardier introduces its revolutionary ECO4 energy-saving technologies. Easily customized to any fleet, our innovative EcoActive technologies advance sustainable mobility by:
- Optimizing energy use
- Decreasing energy waste
- Minimizing CO2 emissions
- Increasing economic value
- Improving total train performance
Up to 50% Total Energy Saving
ECO4 technologies are built on four cornerstones: energy, efficiency, ecology and economy. By implementing these solutions, operators can generate an overall energy saving of up to 50 per cent. Solutions range from planning energy efficiency of new transportation systems and new aerodynamically enhanced train designs to optimizing the energy consumption of an existing fleet.
Introduced in 2008, Bombardier’s modular suite of ECO4 technologies includes:
- EnerGplan Simulation Tool
- AeroEfficient Optimized Train Shaping
- EBI Drive50 Driver Assistance System
- MITRAC Energy Saver
- PRIMOVE Catenary-Free Operation
- C.L.E.A.N. Diesel Power Pack
- MITRAC Permanent Magnet Motor
- ThermoEfficient Climatisation System
- Energy Management Control System
- FLEXX Tronic Technology
- FLEXX Eco Bogie
- MITRAC Hybrid Technology
- EnerGstor Wayside Energy Storage
- EcoEfficient Optimised Environmental Performance
- EcoSilent Optimised Sound Design
Advancing Sustainability
ECO4 is one of Bombardier Transportation’s major sustainability initiatives. These industry-leading technologies build on our pioneering “The Climate Is Right for Trains” concept. Our ultimate goal is to leave next generations with an environment largely unspoiled by our industry activities and products.
We work closely with customers to develop our ECO4 solutions, ensuring functionality in diverse technical environments.
Stay tuned for additional ECO4 innovations in the near future.
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