Revolutionizing Urban Transport: CRRC Unveils Eco-Friendly ART 2.0 with Hydrogen Propulsion
Key Ideas
  • CRRC introduced the ART 2.0 transport at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, a hydrogen-powered 'tram' offering eco-friendliness and efficiency.
  • The three-section vehicle can carry 300 passengers, operate on various energy sources, including hydrogen, and achieve speeds of up to 100 km/h.
  • With a range of 390 km in hydrogen mode and 100 km on batteries, ART 2.0 emphasizes convenience with a 5-minute refueling providing 20 km range recovery.
  • Despite being a rail-free train on rubber tires, ART 2.0 operates on designated road sections like trams, showcasing a unique and eco-friendly urban transport solution.
At InnoTrans 2024, CRRC unveiled the innovative ART 2.0 transport, described as a wheeled 'tram' with hydrogen propulsion to enhance eco-friendliness and efficiency. Measuring 30.8 meters in length, this three-section vehicle can accommodate up to 300 passengers and achieve speeds of up to 100 km/h. The ART 2.0 can operate on various energy sources, ranging from traction batteries to supercapacitors and traditional overhead power lines. The hydrogen version of the 'tram' offers a range of up to 390 km, while the battery mode allows for a travel distance of up to 100 km on a single charge. Notably, a 5-minute refueling can provide a range recovery of 20 km, highlighting the model's convenience and mobility. CRRC refers to the ART as the world's first rail-free train, resembling a three-section bus on rubber tires that runs on specially designated road sections without the need for rails. Currently, ART 2.0 is operational in five Chinese cities on nine lines and is undergoing testing in Malaysia, the UAE, Indonesia, Australia, and Turkey. These innovative transportation solutions not only demonstrate the future possibilities for eco-friendly travel but also underline how modern technologies have the potential to revolutionize urban transport.
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