Due to circumstances regarding the coronavirus, this meeting had to be cancelled.

The Netherlands has been working on an innovative solution for a couple of years, which has even been awarded an international award by the UIC. The challenge remains to get from the laboratory to practice.

During this meeting, you will learn all the ins & outs of the 60 seconds a train brakes and everything that is involved, both technical and organisational.

How is the braking energy captured and how much braking energy is actually involved? What impact can this mega-battery between the overhead line and the public grid have? Technologically, it is feasible; the challenge is therefore really at the organisational level. From type of battery cell to innovation in a public transport tender, the whole palette from technology to politics is covered.

Hedgehog Applications develops innovative, sustainable and efficient concepts with the mission of accelerating the energy transition. The Hedgehog System integrates the energy networks of train with e-bus, recycling green braking energy from trains and using it to charge e-buses.

The programme is as follows:

  • 15:30 - 16:00h: Welcome with coffee and tea
  • 16:00 - 16:45u: Presentation by Hedgehog Applications bv

  • 16:45 - 17:00: Questions and discussion

  • 17:00 - 18:00h: Drinks

Cost: There is no charge for participation for members and students. Non-members pay 15 euros.

This meeting is at a location of Metro and Tram in Amsterdam, about 100m from metro station van der Madeweg. This location is easy to reach by public transport, parking spaces are limited and paid in the area.

The maximum number of participants is 40. Registration closes on 22 March.