China's first batch of 1,000-kW battery-powered locomotives roll off production line

(ECNS) -- China's first batch of ten 1,000-kilowatt-powered locomotives rolled off the production line at CRRC Dalian Co., Ltd. in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday and will be put in steel production enterprises, as early as the end of this year.

Powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries and liquid-cooled fast-charging technology, they can achieve a full charge in 70 minutes. They adopt charging modules developed for new energy vehicles, offering up to 99 percent compatibility with existing EV charging stations.

They boast a reserved interface for unmanned intelligent transport, achieving all-weather autonomous operation in enclosed environments, said Yang Wanlu, chief designer of CRRC Dalian.

Heat-resistant paint has been applied for the first time, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 650 degrees Celsius.

（By Li Yan）