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battery electric multiple unit en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. An electrically driven multiple unit or railcar whose energy is derived from rechargeable batteries driving the traction motors.
    • "The subject of this [2023] procurement notice does not include full BEMUs. Chiltern is now seeking offers for other low-emissions solutions as a possible alternative or in addition to full battery electric multiple units." 2023 August 23, Mel Holley, “Network News: ... while Chiltern Railways targets low-emissions stock”, in RAIL, number 990, page 7:

Forms

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BEMU alternative, initialism lexicographic
battery electric multiple units Number=Plur lexicographic
battery-electric multiple unit alternative lexicographic