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Barcelona powers EVs with metro train brakes

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05 March 2025

Barcelona powers EVs with metro train brakes

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An illustrative photo of a red and silver train parked at a train station.

Barcelona’s MetroCharge initiative uses regenerative braking from metro trains to power stations and nearby EV charging, advancing the city's sustainability efforts.

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    • Sustainable mobility

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    • Rail Passenger transport

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Barcelona is implementing an innovative initiative to charge electric vehicles (EVs) using the brakes of its metro trains. According to Travel Tomorrow, the city’s new power generation system captures energy from train braking to supply power to its metro network, stations, and nearby EVs charging stations. This initiative, known as MetroCharge, utilises regenerative braking technology to provide a cost-effective and sustainable public transport solution that aligns with Barcelona’s sustainability objectives.

For further details on this initiative, please refer to the attached link.

#Electric vehicles #Mobility #Railway tourism #Sustainable tourism

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