EA sends a battery-powered electric locomotive 'MINE Locomotive' to test run at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station.

Energy Absolute Public Company Limited or EA joins with CRRC Dalian, a major train manufacturer from China. Received an opportunity from the Ministry of Transport By the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Push forward the EV on Train policy and cooperate with academic departments. Begin testing the shunting system at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. The electric locomotive (EV) or "MINE Locomotive" has a 4.1 MWh battery capable of running over 300 kilometers, combining EA Anywhere's Ultra-Fast Charge charging technology. It takes only 1 hour to charge and saves more than 40% on energy costs. Compared to diesel locomotives

Mr. Amorn Sapthaweekul, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Energy Absolute Public Company Limited. Said that this is an important opportunity to change the history of rail transport. To drive the country into a carbon-free society faster, EA has brought the innovative electric locomotive "MINE Locomotive" to Thailand in cooperation with partners. To create benefits in every dimension and be ready to support government policy. For the security of energy and transportation of the nation

MINE Locomotive electric locomotive with separate battery cabinet (Power Car) to increase the running distance. Including a 4.1 MWh battery that can be fully charged within 1 hour, designed according to Thai railway standards for a variety of uses. including shunting to the platform of Krungthep Aphiwat Central Station To reduce pollution in the passenger terminal and to be able to drag the cargo train from ICD Lat Krabang to Laem Chabang. and passenger trains in urban and inter-provincial areas With a maximum speed (Max Operating Speed) 120 km / h with Regenerative Braking that can charge the battery from braking. From the test, it is estimated that it can run a distance of more than 300 kilometers depending on the usage. This will save up to 40 percent of energy costs compared to using diesel fuel. The MINE Locomotive electric locomotive can be developed quickly. The investment is lower than half of the overhead power system and can be expanded throughout the country.

EA sees that the global trend is changing from the use of fossil energy to electric energy. It is considered an important turning point for Thailand. That will promote innovation and technology that can raise the level of products made by the skills of Thai people to be on par with international standards. EA is committed to developing "Green Product" products by raising the level of transportation with electric vehicles (EV) including electric buses. (MINE Bus), electric pickup truck (MINE MT30), electric passenger boat (MINE Smart Ferry) and electric locomotive (MINE Locomotive) to answer the transportation needs of cars-boats-rails and will become an important innovation that will help build the industry. for Thailand on the basis of sustainability, moving forward while creating balance in social development and environmental protection It is another important step for the business sector to take part in driving the new industry of the future (New S-curves) to develop the country into a low-carbon society. According to government policy that aims to promote the economic model towards sustainable development (BCG Economy), Mr. Amorn concluded.