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DE 18 SmartHybrid

DE 18 SmartHybridTechnical Data

Diesel-electric ­hybrid locomotive for heavy shunting and mainline service

The DE 18 SmartHybrid is a clever choice. It combines a diesel engine output of 1,800 kW with a powerful battery pack of the latest lithium-ion technology and a peak output of 600kW. This not only pays o for the so-called ‘last mile’ or in construction logistics.

In sensitive areas, it ensures noiseless ‘zero emissions’. One major advantage is that the DE 18 SmartHybrid can operate at zero emissions and maximum traction power at walking speed for an unlimited period of time.

At a glance

  • Existing locomotive enhanced by additional battery system
  • No limitation of the 1,800 kW diesel engine power
  • Up to one hour of shunting without emissions
  • Drive through zero-emission areas in tunnels or indoor operations
  • Extended start-stop support for the diesel engine, hence associated savings on fuel costs, maintenance costs and pollutants
  • Simple integration of the batteries without complex interconnection of diesel engine and batteries – and therefore safe for innovations
  • Plug and play solution, replacement of the 1,000-litre additional tank with rechargeable battery module
  • Integration of a lithium-ion battery with the latest lithium-ion technology
  • Plug-in hybrid, ecologically sound with affordable charging overnight from external electricity supply
  • Fast charging via the diesel engine
  • Nominal capacity of the traction battery of 73.6 kWh
  • Depending on use of the battery up to 7,000 charging cycles, Lifetime 8-10 years
  • Total weight of the locomotive <84 t
  • Homologation in Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg
  • 100% takeover of the electrical auxiliary operations
  • Reduction of the high idle energy consumption in shunting operations, which makes up on average 60% of a shunting locomotive’s operational performance
  • 184 kW continuous power (charge/discharge)
  • Up to 592 kW short time discharge power

Technical Data
wheelset arrangement Bo’Bo’
maximum speed 120 km/h
diesel engine power max. 1.800 kW
diesel engine MTU 12V 4000 R84, MTU 12V 4000 R43
power transmission wheelset selective control
starting tractive effort max. 300 KN
power at the wheel in battery mode 155 kW
power at the wheel in diesel mode 1.600 kW
mass 80 t
fuel tank capacity 2.700 l
nominal capacity of the traction battery 73,6 kWh
track gauge 1435 mm
length over buffers 17.000 mm
inverter type IGBT
electrodynamic brake power max. 1450 kW
DE 18 SmartHybrid

SmartHybrid battery systemintegrated into the installation space of the additional tank

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