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Could China's EV push lead to high-speed rail adoption?

But new research out of China suggests that the solution to easing these concerns might actually have more to do with trains than cars. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently analyzed China’s decade-long push for electric vehicle (EV) adoption and found that it coincided with the country’s expansion of high-speed rail.

Does China have a high-speed rail system?

For perspective, the researchers note that China’s rail system alone accounts for roughly 70 percent of the world’s total high-speed rail. The parallel development of high-speed rail and new EVs allows many Chinese residents to transition away from gas-powered cars without worrying about their vehicle’s ability to handle long journeys.

Can energy storage be used in electrified railway?

Many researchers in the world have put a lot of attention on the application of energy storage in railway and achieved fruitful results. According to the latest research progress of energy storage connected to electrified railway, this paper will start with the key issues of energy storage medium selection.

Will rail transport facilitate the export of Chinese lithium batteries?

Rail transport will facilitate the export of Chinese lithium batteries as it has a larger capacity than road transport and is faster than sea transport, Jia said. The trial has been welcomed by Chinese battery giant CATL.

What is the future of Electric Railway ESS?

The emergence of new energy storage technologies such as power lithium titanate battery and gravity energy storage also provide more options for electrified railway ESS. Miniaturization of on-board energy storage devices is the focus of future development.

Does high-speed rail boost EV sales in China?

Overall, they note, high-speed rail boosted EV sales volume by an average of 91 percent. Unlike in the U.S., range anxiety is far less of a concern in China because most residents don’t rely on EVs for long or even medium-distance travel. Instead, they primarily use them for local commuting.