{{short description|Japanese train type}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}} {{Infobox train | name = KiHa E200 | image = JRE-Kiha-E200-1-Yachiho-2.jpg | imagealt = KiHa E200 image | imagesize = 300px | caption = Two KiHa E200 cars, April 2009 | service = July 2007–present | manufacturer = | factory = | family = | replaced = | yearconstruction = 2007 | yearservice = | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction= | numberbuilt = 3 vehicles | numberservice = 3 vehicles | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = Single car (?) | fleetnumbers = | capacity = 117 (46 seated) | operator = [[JR East]] | depots = Koumi (Nakagomi) | lines = [[Koumi Line]] | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = {{Convert|20000|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | width = {{Convert|2920|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | height = {{Convert|3620|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | floorheight = {{Convert|1130|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | platformheight = | entrylevelorstep = | doors = 2 sliding doors per side | maxspeed = {{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}} | weight = {{convert|39.6|t|abbr=on}} | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = MT78 ({{convert|95|kW|hp|abbr=on|disp=or}}) x2 (Series hybrid) | engine = DMF15HZB-G x1 | poweroutput = {{convert|450|hp|kW|abbr=on}} | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | bogies = DT75 (motored), TR260 (trailer) | brakes = | safety = ATS-Ps | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}} }}
The {{Nihongo|'''KiHa E200'''|キハE200形}} is a single-car [[hybrid train|hybrid]] [[diesel multiple unit]] (DMU) train type operated by [[East Japan Railway Company]] (JR East) on the [[Koumi Line]] in Japan. Three cars were delivered in April 2007, entering revenue service from 31 July 2007.
The body design is based on the earlier [[KiHa E130 series]] DMUs, but with two single doors per side instead of three pairs of doors.
The cars incorporate hybrid [[Diesel engine|diesel]]/[[Traction battery|battery]] technology developed on the earlier "[[NE Train]]" experimental hybrid car, and were intended to operate for a period of two years on the Koumi Line to evaluate the viability for full-scale fleet operation.
Two cars are normally used together on {{Nihongo|''Koumi''|こうみ}} services on the line.<ref name="railfan606"/>
==Hybrid operation cycle== On starting from standstill, energy stored in [[lithium-ion batteries]] is used to drive the motors, with the engine cut out. The engine then cuts in for further acceleration and running on gradients. When running down gradients, the motor acts as a generator, recharging the batteries. The engine is also used for braking.<ref name="railfan606">{{cite magazine| last = Nishiwaki| first = Kōji| title = JR各社の新世代気動車の現状 JR北海道キハ160形 JR東日本キハE200形|trans-title=The Current Situation of JR Group Modern DMUs: JR Hokkaido KiHa 160 & JR East KiHa E200|magazine=[[Japan Railfan Magazine]] | volume = 51| issue = 606|pages=96–101| publisher = Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan | date = October 2011}}</ref>
==Interior== The passenger saloons are arranged with 1+2 abreast transverse seating and longitudinal bench seating at the car ends. Each car includes a wheelchair-compatible toilet.<ref name="railfan606"/>
==References== {{refbegin}} * {{cite magazine|title = 平成１９年夏、小海線にデビュー！ キハE200形ハイブリッド車|trans-title=KiHa E200 hybrid train|magazine=[[Japan Railfan Magazine]] | volume = 47| issue = 555|pages=78–83| publisher = Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.| location = Japan | date = July 2007}} {{refend}} {{reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category|JR East E200|KiHa E200}} * [http://www.jreast.co.jp/train/local/kiha_e200.html JR East KiHa E200 Information] {{in lang|ja}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120522053133/http://railf.jp/car/jr/east/dc-e200.html JR East KiHa E200] (Japan Railfan Magazine) {{in lang|ja}}
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