Under the slogan "Design for Future Mobility", HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering has provided development services for the DM20 platform locomotive from Vossloh Rolling Stock.

Design for Future Mobility

This project work includes system and requirements engineering in specific areas such as energy supply, drive design, climate calculations, TCMS design and fire detection and firefighting systems.

The DM20 platform is a prime example of innovative mobility as it integrates several system solutions for energy supply: Diesel, battery, hydrogen and overhead line operation. This complementary combination enables a wide range of applications for the locomotive and creates the basis for the integration of future energy storage and energy generation technologies. This not only promotes flexibility, but also sustainability in operation.

The modular structure of the drive systems, which allows easy replacement and adaptation to technological advances, is particularly noteworthy. This project is being funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with 15 million euros to accelerate the introduction of this technology.

Parallel to this, HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering has also provided development services for the Toshiba HDB 800 locomotive. In addition to the complete development of the locomotive frame, including the add-on parts, technical calculations and test support, HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering was also responsible for supporting the welding construction method testing. In addition, it developed software solutions for the vehicle control unit and the visualization for the locomotive driver. This diesel-electric hybrid locomotive is characterized by its modular design and high energy efficiency. It has a serial hybrid system that enables operation in the most energy-efficient mode, thereby reducing emissions and saving resources. The electrical components supplied by Toshiba ensure safe, reliable and energy-efficient operation, paving the way for low-emission transportation solutions.

These projects illustrate the HÖRMANN Group's commitment to reducing emissions and making the mobility of the future sustainable through the development of advanced technologies. The HÖRMANN Group is thus sending a strong signal of its commitment to promoting environmentally friendly technologies in rail transport.