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Kawasaki offers the next generation of light rail vehicle (LRV) — the “SWIMO.” Powered in part by the GIGACELL battery, a large capacity nickel metal hydride battery, this new LRV can go more than six miles without connection to overhead catenaries, the company says, adding that this provides freedom to plan new routes and connections, while minimizing the impact on the environment and aesthetics. The GIGACELL battery is small enough to fit under the seating. The sleek, new SWIMO design is available in various configurations. Low-profile and people-friendly, it is designed to allow easy boarding even without a platform.