battery electric multiple unit

noun

An electrically driven multiple unit or railcar whose energy is derived from rechargeable batteries driving the traction motors.

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nounbattery electric multiple unit (plural battery electric multiple units)

plural battery electric multiple units · alternative battery-electric multiple unit · alternative initialism BEMU

  1. rail transportAn electrically driven multiple unit or railcar whose energy is derived from rechargeable batteries driving the traction motors.

    "The subject of this [2023] procurement notice does not include full BEMUs. Chiltern is now seeking offers for other low-emissions solutions as a possible alternative or in addition to full battery electric multiple units."

    2023 August 23, Mel Holley, “Network News: ... while Chiltern Railways targets low-emissions stock”, in RAIL, number 990, page 7
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