On April 11, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive and Malaysia Ministry of Transport signed the contract for the supply of 13 hybrid EMUs and 9 high-speed EMUs. All vehicles will be delivered at the end of 2018.
The hybrid EMUs are designed for 1,000 mm gauge and are able to run at 100 km/h. The vehicles, with 4 cars each, will have a capacity of 500 passengers.
The hybrid EMU will be powered by electric power plus super capacitor. When the train brakes, more than 85% of the braking energy can be absorbed by the super capacitor for the use of the train starts next time. It is achieving energy recycling and reducing waste of resources.
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