Lithion's LFP powered US's 1st battery train: Vivarail, powered by Valence’s safe, proven battery modules, introduces the first battery train in North America.
Vivarail’s train was the first battery powered train in series production in Europe and this latest train is believed to be the first lithium iron phosphate powered train in operation in the USA. The inherent benefits of battery power in rail applications are set to grow in both North America and globally. There are opportunities in rail that are cohesive with US President Joe Biden administration’s emphasis on infrastructure, sustainability and investment in new power technologies that support green initiatives.
https://www.lithionbattery.com/news/vivarail-powered-by-valences-safe-proven-battery-modules-introduces-the-first-battery-train-in-north-america/
In 2021, Pop-Up Metro purchased two battery electric trains from Vivarail to demonstrate their use in fast-start transit projeccts in the US.
Later in 2021, Vivarail debuted its battery train at COP26 in Glasgow as the first all-electric train to cross the iconic Firth of Forth bridge. Notable attendees included HRH Prince Charles.
As of 2022, Vivarail's customers included West Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, and South Western Railways.
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Says on their website their design also allows "drop-in" replacement of lead acid batterys.
For Nano, Lithion is potentially a lot of industries outside of EV's.
Looks like LFP for rail potential, is what Koch & Rio are eyeing.
Don't forget, Rio had to also agree to this per the JDA terms.