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Introducing true electric mobility for a sustainable future
PRIMOVE true e-mobility
PRIMOVE makes sustainable mobility a reality With the BombaRdier* PRIMOVE* e-mobility portfolio, we are introducing a complete package that allows cities and the transportation industry to easily incorporate electric mobility for improved economics and quality of life. PRIMOVE reduces local CO2 emissions to zero, enabling true emission-free mobility. It eliminates noise pollution for both a quieter ride and living alongside bus and tram lines. And it integrates seamlessly into the environment an invisible system that needs no cables, wires or plugs.
Designed for all types of electric vehicles When it comes to trams, catenary power systems are complex to install, demanding to maintain and
Why chose PRIMOVE e-mobility?
clutter urban areas with unattractive infrastructure.
• Clean – no emissions, carbon or noxious
PRIMOVE solutions equip light rail vehicles to run
gases for a healthier environment
without any unsightly poles or overhead cables in any climate or weather.
• Quiet – no noise or vibrations for greater passenger comfort
For electric buses, the PRIMOVE package represents a major leap forward by creating a competitive alternative to diesel and hybrid
• Invisible – no cables, wires or plugs for more attractive cities
systems. It offers a wireless charging system that is fast, easy to integrate and convenient to use.
• Energy efficient – fast charging and
Together with the PRIMOVE high power battery, it
minimized energy loss for reduced operating
turns planned stops into charging opportunities
costs
without requiring additional vehicles, interrupting service or affecting dwell times. Adding the
• Practical – small and compact products for
reliable and high performance PRIMOVE
easy maintenance and higher passenger
propulsion and controls solution ensures a
capacity
100% smooth and quiet ride for passengers. • Complete – a one-stop-shop that delivers a For private cars and commercial fleets, the PRIMOVE system overcomes charging constraints, freeing electric automobiles from range limitations with a fast, safe and automatic charging process. The compact system fits into the underside of any car and requires no plugging, making e-mobility more convenient than ever before.
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turnkey system solution for true e-mobility
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PRIMOVE true e-mobility
The future of mobility is e-mobility As societies face growing pressure to reduce CO2
efficient, quiet and green transportation door-to-
emissions and find solutions to ongoing urbanization,
door, has never been greater.
the timing for clean and more sustainable forms of mobility is right. Increasing emissions, populations
With public pressure mounting, many countries
and urban congestion are impacting the environment
and cities have already committed to meeting CO2
and everyone’s quality of life.
reduction targets and introducing quality-of-life improvement initiatives. To meet these targets, a new
Lively hubs of commerce and culture, cities naturally
approach to mobility is required. Government and
attract people. Today about 50% of the world’s
municipal authorities, public transit operators, vehicle
population already lives in or around cities. By
manufacturers and the general public are now ready
2050, this number could reach as high as 70%. The
for change – a change that will come through
implications for mobility in cities are profound. The
e-mobility. It is key to shifting from fossil fuels to
need to look ahead and deliver easily accessible,
cleaner energy sources.
Leveraging 100 years of experience
The PRIMOVE e-mobility portfolio offers vehicle
To be truly effective, e-mobility must be convenient,
manufacturers and operators a flexible package of
practical and cost effective. In this respect, rail
sophisticated solutions for both electric rail and road
transportation provides an excellent model. This more
vehicles. It includes:
than 100-year-old form of electric mobility produces significantly lower CO2 emissions than other modes
• PRIMOVE charging
of motorized transportation.
• PRIMOVE propulsion and controls
At Bombardier, we are extending vehicle electrification
This fully integrated system of small, light and
and its benefits beyond rail. Our century-plus of
long-life batteries, fast inductive charging and highly
experience in electric mobility lies behind our game-
efficient propulsion equipment enables cities to
changing e-mobility solutions for road-based vehicles
readily adopt e-mobility. It makes the shift from
including buses, trucks, vans and cars.
conventional urban transportation to clean and
• PRIMOVE battery
convenient e-mobility easy and feasible.
The world’s only one-stop shop for e-mobility
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Combining our experience in delivering advanced
Plus, it’s affordable. The PRIMOVE package reduces
transportation solutions and our know-how in
operating costs by maximizing fast opportunity
electrical systems integration with a strong passion
charging at very high levels of efficiency and by
for innovation, we are ideally positioned to develop
ensuring reliable system performance. Vehicles are
the world’s only one-stop shop for true e-mobility.
powered quietly and effectively – without the noise or CO2 emissions of diesel – for a smooth, enjoyable ride.
PRIMOVE true e-mobility
Growing our PRIMOVE e-mobility portfolio The portfolio began with the PRIMOVE wireless charging system. It provides a contactless power source for all electric vehicles, from light rail and bus networks to commercial vehicles and cars. We then developed the PRIMOVE battery for public transport vehicles, enabling high power recharging at the lowest weight and volume currently on the market. Building on our success in supplying propulsion, traction and control units for rail vehicles, the PRIMOVE propulsion and controls solution was up next. It features the new BOMBARDIER* MITRAC* power equipment for enhancing the overall efficiency of electric buses. In Mannheim, Germany, our e-mobility Centre of Competence is driving this rapidly evolving PRIMOVE e-mobility portfolio from testing to commercialization. It creates new opportunities for both operators and vehicle manufacturers looking to create a sustainable future.
PRIMOVE e-mobility portfolio at a glance
PRIMOVE
PRIMOVE
PRIMOVE
charging
battery
propulsion and controls
Tram
PRIMOVE charging 200
PRIMOVE battery 50
MITRAC 500
Bus
PRIMOVE charging 200
PRIMOVE battery 60 / 90
MITRAC 200
Truck
PRIMOVE charging 200
Commercial fleet
PRIMOVE charging 22
Car
PRIMOVE charging 3.6 / 7.2
Applications
in development
PRIMOVE charging
Change the way to charge “In developing PRIMOVE wireless charging, we started with a vision, imagining a city where all vehicles are electric, emission-free and quiet. No pollution, no fumes, no noise. We had a vision of one e-mobility technology for all types of rail and road vehicles: trams, buses, trucks, vans and cars; without catenaries, cables, wires or plugs – completely invisible and automatic. We imagined electric vehicles that don’t change our driving habits or journey times. And from that vision, we created a system that is available now. It’s called PRIMOVE wireless charging.” Jérémie Desjardins, Business Leader PRIMOVE
The technology behind PRIMOVE charging
Why chose PRIMOVE wireless charging?
PRIMOVE wireless charging is based on high power
• Flexible and fast: Mass transit networks, fleet
inductive energy transfer between components
operators and car owners can now benefit from all
buried underground and receiving equipment
the advantages of e-powered mobility, without
installed beneath the vehicle. Wayside components
experiencing the range and recharging constraints
‘communicate’ with the vehicle to start the
usually associated with electric charging. The
contactless charging process automatically as soon as
concept of fast opportunity charging at very high
the vehicle completely covers the charging segment.
levels of efficiency allows seamless integration into existing operations and uninterrupted service.
The invisible system transfers energy without contact at very high levels of efficiency. E-vehicles can be
• Convenient and automatic: Intelligent vehicle
charged rapidly and seamlessly either in motion
detection makes the recharging process fully
(dynamic charging) or at rest (static charging)
automatic, driver friendly and hassle free, with no
without the need for extra fleet vehicles or batteries.
specific qualifications or training necessary for use.
By eliminating the overhead cables and other wires previously needed to power electric vehicles, mass
• Invisible and clean: No more catenaries, cables,
transit networks can now blend in with their
wires or plugs! Contactless energy transfer between
surroundings. City landmarks, parks and heritage sites
components installed under the road and under the
are left intact, minimizing visual pollution and
floor of the vehicle enables PRIMOVE vehicles to
enhancing the city’s overall charm.
operate without cluttering cities. Urban planners and public transit operators have more freedom over the design of urban mobility solutions. Emissions and noise are also minimized, allowing cities to breathe. The result? Quieter, cleaner, more attractive cities.
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PRIMOVE charging
Designed for optimal health and safety • Reliable and easy: PRIMOVE wireless charging is
The PRIMOVE charging system is designed to ensure
robust, weatherproof and tamperproof. It operates
full passenger, driver, operational staff and pedestrian
reliably even in the most adverse ground and
health and safety. The charging segments are
weather conditions including sand, snow and ice.
switched on when the vehicle is positioned directly
With prefabricated and tested modules, the system
above them. In this way, electromagnetic fields are
is quickly and easily installed on both new and
only created during charging and fully contained
existing rail or road infrastructure.
under the vehicle.
•C ompetitive and efficient: By maximizing the
Supported by TÜV SÜD for safe operation, PRIMOVE
concept of high power opportunity charging, the
complies with all applicable requirements for
PRIMOVE system reduces total cost of ownership
electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions in public areas.
(TCO). PRIMOVE batteries are designed to meet
The system also meets relevant electromagnetic
urban transit needs and ensure long battery life.
compatibility (EMC) standards, ensuring no impact on
Unlike large batteries, their compact size has no
modern heart pacemakers and electrical devices such
impact on vehicle passenger capacity. Vehicle
as mobile phones.
availability also remains unaffected thanks to the rapid charging process. Together this means no need to increase the size of your fleet. Wayside infrastructure and maintenance are also kept to a minimum, while wear, tear and the risk of vandalism are eliminated.
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PRIMOVE charging
Fast opportunity charging: no compromise on performance Range and recharging constraints are the key
integrate by combining opportunity charging with
concerns for converting from conventional diesel and
fast energy transfer at high power levels. Seamless
combustion engines to electric power. The PRIMOVE
integration of the charging process into existing
charging system addresses these issues with a
operations ensures uninterrupted service without
solution that is light, competitive and easy to
any need for additional fleet vehicles or batteries.
PRIMOVE tram: freedom from overhead lines
Fast opportunity charging for trams
In many ways, trams and light rail vehicles are the
Charging segments are installed at tram stops,
ultimate form of e-mobility. Yet despite being clean
subsequent metres and challenging sections. The
and convenient, they have always been hampered by
combination of dynamic and static charging enables
one disadvantage – catenaries.
continuous operation and reduces infrastructure investments.
With PRIMOVE inductive charging, light rail vehicles can now run without the need for unsightly poles and overhead lines. The energy source is moved underground which means trams can be integrated into urban areas where conventional catenary networks are prohibited or unwelcome.
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Battery charge levels along tram line
PRIMOVE charging
PRIMOVE e-bus: competitive with conventional buses
Fast opportunity charging for e-buses
The bus market is exploring alternatives to
depot, at end stops and en route at selected bus
combustion-driven vehicles. Unfortunately, few of
stops for recharging while letting passengers on
these approaches offer a sustainable solution to
and off without extended dwell times. The wireless
our dependence on fossil fuel. More often than not,
charging process is seamlessly integrated into
they involve serious compromises in cost, vehicle
operations to allow uninterrupted service, optimum
availability, service reliability and aesthetics. In
fleet availability and maximized efficiency.
Charging stations are strategically positioned in the
essence, these solutions fail to address the key issue of making the electric bus market competitive and
PRIMOVE e-car: e-mobility unplugged
attractive.
With virtually all electric devices now going wireless, it makes little sense to keep electric road vehicles tied
PRIMOVE wireless charging succeeds where others
to charging plugs. Plugging is both inconvenient and
fail. It is easy to install, convenient to use and
unsuitable for very high power energy transfer.
competitive in price. It incorporates high power charging at the most convenient points along bus
In the electric automotive market, the main barriers to
routes. Equipped with lighter, smaller, long-life
entry are fears about range constraints and the hassle
batteries, PRIMOVE e-buses provide reliable service
associated with plug-in systems. For commercial
at maximum passenger capacity while minimizing
fleets, vehicle availability and service reliability are
infrastructure.
even more crucial to success. That is why PRIMOVE high power charging is designed around existing
Battery charge levels along e-bus line
operations and driver preferences to provide easy e-mobility for delivery vans, taxis, private cars and more. It is fully automatic and available at various energy levels for different sized automobiles. Fast opportunity charging for e-cars For fast charging at convenient times, charging points are integrated where vehicles typically stop along their route and at overnight parking locations. Charging points include loading docks for delivery vans, taxi waiting areas, depots for car-sharing pools as well as private and company garages.
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PRIMOVE battery
Optimized battery recharging for urban mobility Modular and scalable, PRIMOVE battery systems have been specifically designed to meet public transport needs. Our comprehensive rail transit and e-mobility expertise lies behind our industry-leading battery systems, optimized for high power rail and road vehicles such as trams and buses.
Why chose PRIMOVE battery systems? • Designed to fit: With their exceptionally compact and light packaging, our PRIMOVE batteries are easily integrated into any suitable place on the vehicles. • Latest technology: Our rechargeable PRIMOVE lithium-ion battery systems provide optimal energy and power density, enabling high power recharging at the lowest weight and volume currently on the market. Intelligent battery management ensures a minimum battery lifetime of six to eight years. • Safe under all operating conditions: An integrated safety concept monitoring voltage, currents and temperatures, along with a redundant battery management system, ensures the batteries’ safety and reliability. By applying the highest automotive and rail safety standards, PRIMOVE batteries integrate the latest lessons learned in battery technology for maximum safety. • Optimized for public transport: Together PRIMOVE wireless charging and PRIMOVE batteries provide trams and electric buses with sufficient energy to operate for an entire day at minimum battery size.
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PRIMOVE battery
PRIMOVE battery for trams
PRIMOVE battery for e-buses
PRIMOVE batteries for tram and light rail applications
Thanks to their modular and scalable design, PRIMOVE
can be combined with both inductive and conductive
battery systems can be easily customized to any type
charging for catenary-free operation (CFO).
and size of electric bus. Using PRIMOVE inductive charging, the battery size can be kept to a minimum
• Premium PRIMOVE tram solution: For 100% CFO
while allowing the e-bus to run for a full day of service.
lines, using PRIMOVE batteries and PRIMOVE wireless charging together ensures that the cityscape is not altered or spoiled by catenaries. • Standard PRIMOVE tram solution: If overhead lines are acceptable at tram stops and subsequent metres, PRIMOVE batteries can be charged conductively via the pantograph. This solution is especially suitable for existing catenary tram systems where CFO is required only on specific sections.
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PRIMOVE propulsion and controls
Reliable turnkey propulsion solution for e-mobility We are the world’s leading provider of propulsion and control equipment for trains. Our innovative solutions set the rail industry standard for reliability and sustainability. With the PRIMOVE propulsion and controls portfolio, we are extending our know-how and experience to the e-mobility market. This portfolio features MITRAC e-mobility propulsion systems for electric buses and trucks as well as the MITRAC low power propulsion equipment for light rail vehicles. Extremely reliable, compact and versatile, these solutions deliver the highest performance and power efficiency and require no extra brake resistors.
MITRAC propulsion equipment for trams
Using the latest IGBT power semiconductor
Tram operations rely heavily on propulsion. Based on
technology, our innovative MITRAC 200 traction
industry standard IGBT modules, our MITRAC 500
converter transforms battery power and external
systems are the world’s most innovative, efficient
power from an inductive or conventional charging
and reliable propulsion solutions. They combine the
system into AC traction power for the traction motors.
best power-to-weight ratio with an environmentally
It provides 24 volts for low voltage power supply and
friendly cooling system. They deliver constant speed,
400 volts for power auxiliary devices. The MITRAC
low noise emission levels and streamlined technical
system also recovers the energy generated by the
equipment.
motors when driving downhill or slowing down to recharge the batteries.
The MITRAC 500 product range integrates our IGBT traction converter, traction drives and auxiliary converter. They in turn are governed by our stateof-the-art MITRAC TCMS train control system.
MITRAC propulsion equipment for e-buses The groundbreaking MITRAC 200 system delivers sophisticated electrical driveline solutions with clever interfaces for all major vehicle components. From traction and auxiliary modules to individual solutions, our competitive MITRAC propulsion equipment system provides manufacturers and operators with a reliable turnkey system that boosts the overall performance and efficiency of electric buses. MITRAC 200 traction converter
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PRIMOVE propulsion and controls
Why chose PRIMOVE propulsion and controls?
• Easy integration: All power conversion for traction and auxiliaries for e-buses are integrated into a
• Leading electric system integrator: With our
single MITRAC 200 box. This makes the propulsion
proven track record in electric mobility solutions,
equipment smaller, lighter and more cost effective,
customers benefit from our extensive design,
allowing greater flexibility when it comes to vehicle
production and commissioning expertise, as well
installation.
as superior after-sales maintenance and support • Highly reliable: Comprehensive validation of the
for the system’s lifetime.
IGBT propulsion systems ensures high reliability • Modular architecture: The modularity of our
for excellent fleet availability.
MITRAC equipment means that customers • Remote diagnosis via mobile radio and/or WLAN:
can readily adapt the solution to their specific performance and functionality requirements.
Remote diagnosis enables early notification of any fault which lowers maintenance requirements and minimizes overall repair time.
MITRAC 200 system diagram
M
Traction Motors
Power Inverter Module Power Controller
Distribution Panel
Battery
Wireless Charging
Generator (optional)
M
Power Inverter Module Power Controller
AC:400 V
DC:24 V
Auxiliary Inverter Module
PECU Power Equipment Control Unit
Battery
Wireless WLAN, etc. Charging
Power Control
Vehicle Controller Brake Controller Driver Information
Primove battery system
Cooling unit
Charging slab
Wayside electrical installation
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PRIMOVE e-bus system: ready now to serve your city MITRAC propulsion system
Pick-up
What makes PRIMOVE your one-stop shop for commercially viable, high performance e-mobility? The unique combination of fast inductive charging, light-weight batteries and a fully integrated propulsion and control system. It is your guarantee of smooth, continuous service – no delays or interruptions. The charging process begins as soon as the vehicle completely covers the charging segment embedded in the pavement. Adding smaller, lighter batteries to fast opportunity charging produces sufficient energy for a whole day’s travel and significantly increases the batteries’ lifespan. Our reliable propulsion and control system
Vehicle detection
ensures the overall efficiency of the e-bus. The PRIMOVE portfolio enables electric buses to serve routes originally designed for conventional buses
Onboard sending device
operating to tight timetables. It fully integrates the charging process into normal bus operations with no need for more vehicles than with a diesel bus fleet.
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