Electrification of the Cog Railway
One of 6,908 projects Taiyo tracks in New Hampshire.
Source: Concord Monitor
The project aims to create the Mount Washington Cog Railway's first battery-operated train, transitioning from traditional fuel sources to electric power. This initiative is a collaboration with UNH students and focuses on developing a prototype vehicle capable of climbing the mountain using electric motors, which can utilize regenerative braking to enhance efficiency.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage
- Location
- Concord, New Hampshire, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Concord Monitor
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Status
Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The project aims to create the Mount Washington Cog Railway's first battery-operated train, transitioning from traditional fuel sources to electric power. This initiative is a collaboration with UNH students and focuses on developing a prototype vehicle capable of climbing the mountain using electric motors, which can utilize regenerative braking to enhance efficiency. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Hampshire |
City | Concord |
Source
Source | Concord Monitor |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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