Swiss provider of energy storage solutions based on lithium-ion cell technology Leclanche said on Thursday that Croatian electrical equipment manufacturer Koncar Elektroindustrija Group [ZSE:KOEI] has selected it to provide the battery systems under a new train manufacturing contract.
“Under terms of the initial agreement, Leclanche will supply its INT-53 Energy rail battery system for two trains,” the Swiss company said in a press release. It did not disclose the value of the deal.
Koncar will be building the medium-distance trains for Croatia’s state national railway operator HZPP. Leclanché will provide 14 of its INT-53 Energy packs for the fully battery-powered train and 12 for the hybrid as well as its dedicated battery thermal management systems.
“Battery-powered trains provide numerous advantages to travellers, transit operators and the public at large, including quieter operation (some 50% quieter than diesel trains), carbon-free mobility, substantial maintenance savings as well as being an investment in a sustainable future,” the Swiss company said.
Koncar’s shares last traded on Wednesday when they closed 3.97% higher at 131 euro ($144) on the Zagreb bourse.
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Source : Seenews
