EIT InnoEnergy supported Skeleton will power Škoda trams in Mannheim
29.08.2019
Skeleton Technologies will supply ultracapacitor systems to Škoda Electric for 114 trams. The EIT InnoEnergy supported technology will then be delivered by Škoda Transportation to Mannheim, Heidelberg and Ludwigshafen in Germany.
EIT InnoEnergy supported start-up Skeleton Technologies is the European market leader for ultracapacitors and energy storage systems for transportation and grid applications. Their ultracapacitor system recuperates the braking energy of the trams and uses it for re-acceleration, saving energy and decreasing costs. Ultracapacitors are ideal for this application due to their high efficiency, reliability, and ability to recharge in seconds.
Enabling smart city transportation systems
The Škoda Electric traction delivery to Škoda Transportation Mannheim project is further proof that Skeleton Technologies’ ultracapacitors will be the key enabler for smart city transportation systems in Germany and across the globe. The new system uses the most advanced ultracapacitor management software to increase the lifetime of the modules.