World’s First 100% Solar Powered Train (Video)
April 26th, 2019 | by Dr. Maximilian Holland
The Byron Bay Railroad Company's charming 100% solar-powered train has been featured in a Fully Charged video, showcasing the possibility of zero-emission public transport. The train is super efficient, requiring 8.33 watt-hours per passenger kilometer, even with frequent stop–starting. With a 6.5 kW rooftop solar array and a lithium-ion battery on board, in peak solar hours, the train is effectively 100% self-powered
