Plans to develop battery powered tram system for Coventry gather pace
Plans to build a battery-powered light rail tram system in Coventry are a step closer to fruition following the appointment of local firm NP Aerospace as the assembly contractor for the project.
Described as the first of its kind in the UK , the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project will see the development and demonstration of a prototype light rail system that will ultimately run on the city’s local road network.
Aimed at delivering the benefits of conventional trams but at a fraction of the cost, the Coventry City Council led project – which also involves WMG and Transport Design International (TDI) – the system will see the deployment of a fleet of zero-emissions, battery-powered shuttles and could pave the way for similar schemes in other UK cities.
WMG and TDI have been working with NP Aerospace throughout August to begin assembly of the vehicle, and are ow constructing the sleek, carbon fibre and metallic structure that will form the backbone of the vehicle.
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