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En octobre 2009, SNCF et les régions françaises ont confié à Alstom la conception et la fabrication des Coradia Polyvalent, baptisés Regiolis, nouvelle génération de trains régionaux à un niveau. Il s’agit d’un marché d’exception, puisqu’il pourrait porter à terme sur 1 000 trains. 166 rames ont déjà été commandées. Conçu avec des matériaux éco-durables, le Coradia Polyvalent consomme environ 15 % d’énergie de moins que ses concurrents et se positionne comme un véritable partenaire de l'éco-mobilité. Plus de détails sur le site : www.letraindesregions.alstom.com

In October 2009, SNCF and the French regions awarded Alstom the design and manufacture of the Coradia Polyvalent, called Regiolis, the new generation of singledecker regional trains. This is an exceptional contract because it could eventually include 1 000 trains. 166 trains have already been ordered until now. Designed with eco-sustainable materials, the Coradia Polyvalent consumes about 15% less energy than its competitors. It makes it the partner of regional eco-mobility. More details (in French) on : www.letraindesregions.alstom.com

Transportation is crucial to the environment. Employees at Alstom explain how the group’s ‘green strategy’ benefits both the customer and the planet, by making trains that are almost entirely recyclable. Alstom’s eco-engineering results in lower levels of noise pollution, fuel and energy consumption and the development of high speed and wireless transport systems. These demonstrate Alstom’s commitment to the environment through sustainable mobility.

Innovation is deeply rooted in the culture of Alstom. In a tough competitive market, it is essential to maintain a technical edge, so research and development is central to Alstom Transport’s growth strategy. Innovations are found across Alstom Transport, including the very high speed, low emission AGV train, high speed metro and APS in urban areas.

Alstom Transport’s focus is on the preservation and beautification of the urban environment. APS uses ground power supply to construct urban transport systems across France. Safety for all road users is ensured by segments of track only becoming live as the tram progresses, and innovations in both train set and track systems enable the service to be extended without interruption. In Dubai, Alstom’s complete tram network incorporates features to cope with climate demands.

As a worldwide renewable energy option, the process of geothermal energy production is explained by Alstom employees, who also demonstrate the benefits of this system. Alstom has based its geothermal activities at Los Azufres, in the region of Michoacan, Mexico, which produces 80% of its existing energy by hydroelectric or geothermal methods.

The release of CO2 into the atmosphere is one of the biggest problems facing the environment. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) from Alstom is a safe and permanent method of neutralising the risk of CO2 emissions. This video explains the rationale behind the world’s first carbon capture plant. CCS plants, in operation across Europe and the US since 2008, are a huge achievement in this field, demonstrating Alstom’s commitment to clean power solutions.

Advances in turbine technology mean that greater capitalisation can be made in the field of renewable energy through wind power. As leaders in the field of clean power, Alstom have developed the Ecotecnia 100 wind turbine, which has the advantages of 3MW of power output, longer working life and start up in low winds. This video looks at how the turbine is constructed and the technology behind it.

Alstom understands that helping the local community ultimately helps everyone. The Cenranae river in Indonesia causes problems for the village of Sengkang: boats cost a fortune, the river can be dangerous and the alternative is a walk around of 14km. Alstom employees get the Foundation involved in constructing a bridge across the river, making everyday life easier and safer for everyone.

Underprivileged communities around the world rely on the support of ‘civic-minded’ companies like Alstom Brazil. The neighbourhood of Jaguare in Sao Paulo, Brazil is home to the Augusto do Amaral state school. The school educates children from this area. Alstom employees volunteered to repaint the school, and now the Alstom Foundation is investing in an environmental education programme to promote sustainable living in the community and to rehabilitate the large area of neglected green space at the ‘eco-school’.

The Alstom Foundation campaigns to improve the quality of life in local communities across the globe. The Australian town of Calligne was ravaged by bush fires that swept Victoria in 2009. Employees at nearby Alstom Hazelwood power plant, with the assistance of the Foundation are building a new community hall for the town. In Mali, Dogon country, Alstom is aiding NGO Via Sahel in building wells for communities, and in reforestation projects across the region.

The Alstom Foundation campaigns to improve the quality of life in local communities across the globe. Established in 2007, the Alstom Foundation provides support for development projects in local communities all over the world, including the projects highlighted in this video: the building of an orphanage in Deenabandhu near Bangalore, and wells to revitalise natural springs near the Himalayas in the north of the country.