Saft batteries at APTA Expo, October 13 – 15, Houston: Powering

APTA Expo
Houston, Texas
Oct 13-15, 2014
Booth 1727
Saft batteries at APTA Expo, October 13 – 15, Houston:
Powering Advancements in Public Transportation
Houston October 13, 2014 – Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced
technology batteries for industry, is pioneering the supply of Li-ion energy storage systems that will
reinvent how today’s public transportation is powered. The company will showcase its capabilities
during the APTA EXPO, booth #1727 in Hall A of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston,
from Oct. 13 – 15. Saft is the innovator in the development of long-life, reliable and efficient batteries
that power everything in transportation, from hybrid-powered railways, heavy duty vehicles, long-haul
trucks, buses, diesel locomotives, to generator sets and signaling. The company will showcase its energy
storage and power system design capabilities for public transportation applications during the APTA
EXPO, booth #1727 in Hall A of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, from Oct. 13 – 15.
“Public transportation applications are varied in terms of technical, safety and performance
requirements,” said Carl Wikse, Saft Director of Public Transit Sales. “Saft has more than 60 years of
experience in pioneering advanced battery technology to meet the evolving needs of the public
transportation sector with turnkey power solutions that are also forging new boundaries for our
customers.”
Saft batteries offer the broadest range of reliable, high-tech battery technologies on the market to
meet all technical, safety and performance requirements across transportation segments. For both
new-build and replacement projects, Saft’s systems have optimized weight and volume, low
maintenance and low lifecycle costs for main applications such as auxiliary backup, engine starting,
regenerative traction and trackside signaling.
The following Saft capabilities will be on display at the show:
Li-ion Regenerative Hybrid Traction Battery - Eco-driving railways to increase energy efficiency
Saft’s innovative Li-ion onboard regenerative hybrid traction battery systems are designed to enable rail
operators to capture, store and reuse rolling stock braking energy for traction – resulting in energy
efficiency, financial benefits and reduced environmental impact. Saft Li-ion regenerative hybrid traction
battery systems have an innovative modular design which allows engineering of different battery
configurations meeting customers’ application requirements in one high performance system. The
Modul’ion® 12 Power (Mi-12 PFe in 40 V & in 20 V) connected in series have high power performances
in charge and in discharge, managed through a Saft Power Box that is assembled in a battery box that
can be integrated into the rail equipment. Such battery system suits a multitude of rolling stock: light
rail systems including trams, streetcars and tram-trains; electric-powered trains including Electric
Multiple Units (EMUs); diesel hybrid, diesel shunting and freight locomotives, DMUs and Automated
People Movers (APMs).
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Intensium® Max – Li-ion trackside energy storage system
Saft’s Intensium® Max is a ready-to-install containerized solution designed for today’s electricity grids
and for the smart grids of tomorrow. It provides a complete, fully integrated energy storage system at
the megawatt scale comprising Li-ion battery modules, power management and control interfaces, air
conditioning and safety devices.
SMRX-F3 – For backup and diesel engine starting
Saft’s SMRX-F3 Ni-Cd batteries meet the specific needs of North America’s OEMs and railway operators
for reliable onboard backup power and instant diesel locomotive engine starting for a wide
temperature range. The SMRX-F3 battery design encompasses ultra-light and compact cells housed in
transparent flame retardant polysulfone containers. SMRX-F3 battery systems deliver reliable, highenergy and backup power that ensures passenger safety and comfort (lighting, door control,
ventilation, communication and WiFi systems) and fail-safe train start-up (pantograph lifting, computer
and electronic systems).
SRX - Delivering high power performance for railways
Saft SRX Ni-Cd batteries are designed to provide very high performance and reliability in rail
applications for a wide temperature range, such as diesel locomotive starting and emergency braking of
metros and high speed trains. SRX batteries are used where high current discharges are required.
SRM-F3 – Reliable performance year after year
Saft engineered the SRM-F3 cell to meet the specific needs of North America’s OEMs and railway
operators for reliable onboard backup power. It combines the reliability and long-life of Saft’s Ni-Cd
technology with the field-proven performance of sintered/PBE construction. SRM-F3 battery systems
have been developed to support electrical systems onboard a wide variety of passenger rail transit cars.
They deliver reliable, high-energy backup power that ensures: passenger safety and comfort (lighting,
door control, ventilation, communication and Wi-Fi systems, etc.) and fail-safe train start-up
(pantograph lifting, computer and electronic systems).
SNC – Ahead with Supercapacitors
The innovative Saft Nickel Capacitor (SNC) module, also known as a supercapacitor or ultra-capacitor, is
designed to provide the very high power required for engine starting. Typically, a supercapacitor
operates in conjunction with the train’s onboard battery to provide the very high cranking power
needed to start large diesel engines found in heavy duty vehicles, long-haul trucks, generator sets and
diesel locomotives. It is maintenance-free, simple to operate and its life and performance are largely
unaffected by extreme temperatures.
SPL – Total Reliability for Trackside Signaling
Saft SPL Ni-Cd batteries are designed to guarantee the reliability of signaling and railroad system
communication. They supply back-up power for trackside signals, crossings, switches, communications
and other equipment over long discharge periods.
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Tel.X - Guaranteed power continuity for trackside signaling and substation control centers
Tel.X delivers exceptional reliability against unexpected outages for trackside installations, UPS, telecom
equipment and substations where continuity and reliability of power supplied is critical. Tel.X batteries
are virtually maintenance free and are especially suited for installation in tight spaces and are
compatible with VRLA charging systems.
630 V Bus Battery Systems
This innovative battery system is made of 16 Modul’ion Super-PhosphateTM (SLFP) connected in series.
It is available in power version for hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications and in energy version for full
electric applications.
The system is capable of being liquid cooled if required by the application and equipped with a power
box containing the battery management system, CAN communication and other electro-technical
components. The system is scalable in design and can be assembled in parallel to increase the energy to
the requested level.
Railway Battery Systems
Saft’s capabilities simplify battery integration to the train by taking the overall responsibility for the
design, manufacture and supply of the complete battery power system, ready to fit the railway
application while meeting all relevant international safety and operation standards.
About Saft
Saft (Euronext: Saft) is a world leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry.
The Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of nickel batteries and primary lithium batteries for the industrial
infrastructure and processes, transportation, civil and military electronics’ markets. Saft is the world leader in
space and defence batteries with its Li-ion technologies which are also deployed in the energy storage,
transportation and telecommunication network markets. More than 3,800 employees in 18 countries, 14
manufacturing sites and an extensive sales network all contribute to accelerating the Group’s growth for the
future.
Saft batteries. Designed for industry.
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Press contacts:
Saft
Jill Ledger, Corporate Communication and Institutional Director
Tel. : +33 1 49 93 17 77, e-mail : [email protected]
Naomi Silver, U.S. Communications Manager, IBG
Tel.: 229-245-2854, e-mail: [email protected]
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Claire Simmons, Tel.: +919-277-1159, e-mail : [email protected]
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