JR East

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Passenger rail operator

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Projects

Hybari locomotive

Japan's first hydrogen fuel cell train, developed by Hitachi and Toyota Motor for JR East, designed for zero-emission operation.

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Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell

The specific type of fuel cell technology supplied by Ballard Power Systems for the buses in Mississauga.

Hybrid system (H2 and storage batteries)

The Hybari train uses a hybrid system that combines hydrogen fuel cells with storage batteries to power its electric motors.

Regenerative braking

Technology that captures kinetic energy during deceleration in battery-electric vehicles to recharge the battery.

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Hybari locomotive

Japan's first hydrogen fuel cell train, developed by Hitachi and Toyota Motor for JR East, designed for zero-emission operation.

planned 1 mention

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Mirai H2-powered car

A hydrogen-powered car developed by Toyota, whose expertise was applied to the Hybari train's fuel cell system.

A fuel cell electric bus developed by Toyota, whose expertise was applied to the Hybari train's fuel cell system.

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Hybari hydrogen fuel cell train to begin its first Japanese trial

4 years 3 months ago

JR East is the passenger rail operator that will start safety testing Japan's first hydrogen fuel cell train. They plan to begin commercial service with the locomotive in 2030 and gradually reduce their diesel locomotive fleet.

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