Development and establishment of new emission-neutral technologies for rail vehicles
Research for emission-free rail transport
Development and establishment of new emission-neutral technologies for rail vehicles
The Institute's research work ranges from the preparation of requirements analyses, the energy-related design and conception of alternative drives and component tests to the comparison and evaluation of drive and energy supply systems in rail vehicles. In this context, adjustments to the operating programme, required refuelling and charging infrastructures and the resulting costs are also taken into account and the simulation tools and tool chains developed at the institute are used. The optimisation of component operating strategies to reduce energy requirements and the resulting component degradation can also be taken into account by DLR researchers.
Another focus of the researchers is the integrated investigation of suitable system configurations and operating strategies for a stable and economical interaction between on-board accumulators and trackside recharging infrastructure. Another research aspect is the further development and analysis of battery, fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems.
Current focus applications are traction vehicles for regional rail transport and shunting locomotives.
The institute's research portfolio is orientated towards the established V-model of product development. In joint projects with industry and research partners, the research content described is covered on a project-specific basis.
Development of alternative drive concepts in rail transport
Together with partners from industry, the technological maturity of emission-free drive concepts and their components is being increased to such an extent that they can be used in series production vehicles.
