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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