Ultra low emission traction drive system for hybrid light rail vehicles

The EC funded project ULEV-TAP 2 concentrates research and development efforts on the central hardware required for an electric hybrid drive concept for the light rail application based on energy storage system, innovative diesel engine driven prime mover unit and a supervisory control unit for safe, reliable and optimized drive that allows for energy efficient vehicles of high quality, able to meet strict emission limits and to provide a modern standard of performance