Syntegra, the new-generation powered bogie for rail vehicles with axles directly driven by synchronous motors, is a winning innovation for the environment. Traction, running gear and braking technologies are combined in this bogie to form a highly integrated mechatronic system. This means a weight reduction of approximately 30% over conventional bogies and an increase in the degree of efficiency of the drive to 96%.

Combined with an efficient brake energy recovery system, the new drive design saves approximately 20% energy compared to traditional bogies. What’s more, Syntegra doesn’t need oil as a lubricant, it is wear-resistant and therefore easy to maintain and, finally, is about 80% quieter than conventional drives..