Siemens: innovation and sustainability

Vectron von Siemens / Vectron designed by SiemensMobility is a key word of modern society, being vital for ensuring the transport of freight and people. In order to meet the challenges launched by the migration of people to urban areas, as well as to increase the volumes of freight that need immediate delivery to beneficiaries, the transport industry has to deliver the right market solutions and products. Next to delivering efficient services, sustainability is one of the most important characteristics to which the transport industry has to answer with the products it launches. In this context, Siemens has a leading position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2013 international classification on sustainable development. The top position is ensured by Siemens through seven industries which develop sustainable products.

For Siemens, environmentally friendly technologies are a constantly increasing segment: as of 2008, the company has increased its revenues (due to its sustainable products and solutions) from EUR 19 Billion to EUR 33 Billion, which is 42% of total current revenues. In the fiscal year 2012, Siemens allowed customers to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 332 million tonnes.
In the freight transport segment, Vectron is one of Siemens’ products that meet the most ambitious sustainability demands. The new generation features of Vectron include its capacity to significantly reduce energy consumption, by over 20%, increased efficiency of the traction system by over 3% and the saving of 30% of energy consumption, due to the braking system of the locomotive.
Next to benefits such as low energy consumption, the advantages of the Vectron locomotive include market leader performance, the high availability and protection of investment, as well as capacity to adapt to the entire European railway network.
Siemens’ innovations in the railway segment are backed by tradition, competitiveness and an extended portfolio. Whether it is heavy industry or the manufacturing of massive structures, such as trains and trams, Siemens manages to put in the market tailored products to meet the needs and requirements of its customers.
The company’s portfolio includes the latest and most attractive rolling stock currently on the market: locomotives, trams, metro trains, regional and intercity trains, as well as high-speed trains. All vehicles are fitted with the latest, innovating techno-logy, are comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable.
The Infrastructure & Cities portfolio (the latest sector developed by Siemens in October 2011) has expanded with innovations such as Vectron locomotives, Ultra Low Floor trams (ULF) and eco-friendly tramways. In Romania, Siemens and Astra Vagoane Călători Arad jointly manufacture the Imperio Eco Green tram for which Siemens delivers the motor and carrying bogies, the drive and control and command unit. Also, Siemens has manufactured and delivered the Blue Arrow trains that run in Romania, as well as new generation electric locomotives, Eurosprinter and Eurorunner.


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