KiHa E200

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name = KiHa E200

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caption = KiHa E200 on Koumi Line service, September 2007
InService = 2007 - Present
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Family =
Built = 3
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Formation = Single car
Operator = JR East
Depots = Koumi (Nakagomi)
LinesServed = Koumi Line
CarBody = Stainless steel
CarLength = 19,500 mm
CarWidth = 2,920 mm
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MaxSpeed = 100 km/h
Weight =
Capacity = 117 (46 seated)
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Engine = DMF15HZB-G
Power = 331 kW
Transmission =
Gauge = 1,067 mm
Brakes =
SafetySystem = ATS-Ps

The Nihongo|KiHa E200|キハE200形気動車 is a single-car hybrid DMU operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Koumi Line. Three cars were delivered in April 2007, and introduced on 31 July 2007.

The body design is based on the earlier KiHa E130 series DMUs, but with two single doors per side instead of three pair of doors.

The cars incorporate hybrid diesel/battery technology developed on the earlier "NE Train" experimental hybrid car, and are intended to operate for a period of two years on the Koumi Line to evaluate the viability for full-scale fleet operation.

Two cars are normally used together on Nihongo|"Koumi"|こうみ services on the line.

Hybrid operation cycle

On starting from standstill, energy stored in lithium-ion batteries is used to drive the motors, with the engine cut out. The engine then cuts in for further acceleration and running on gradients. When running down gradients, the motor acts as a generator, recharging the batteries. The engine is also used for braking.

Interior

The passenger saloons are arranged with 1+2 abreast transverse seating and longitudinal bench seating at the car ends. Each car includes a wheelchair-compatible toilet.

References

* "平成１９年夏、小海線にデビュー！　キハE200形ハイブリッド車" Japan Railfan Magazine, July 2007 issue, p78-83

External links

* [http://www.jreast.co.jp/train/local/kiha_e200.html KiHa E200 Information] ja icon