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03.08.12

Supercap tram successfully in service

The first supercap tram from Stadler Rail has been successfully in service for the Geneva transport company TPG since early July. The supercap energy-saving system allows braking energy to be stored during normal operation and reused when the vehicle starts to move in order to conserve energy. The energy stored in the supercaps allows the vehicle to travel at least 400 metres without mains power in an emergency situation. If driven economically, the distance can even be increased to over a kilometre.

The first few of a total of 32 Tango trams have been in regular service for Geneva-based TPG ...

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