Abstract: A hybrid train energy delivery system for delivering electricity throughout a hybrid train based on a train's energy demands. The system can function to provide electricity in different currents or waveforms from at least one energy pack located on the train to the train's motor based on its needs and to the locomotive and various railcars of a train based on their needs. Further, the system can incorporate at least one energy storage container or railcar, which supports or houses the energy pack for the train, and at least one second converter that can assist in charging the energy pack and provide energy to the train via different currents and waveforms. Also, the system can incorporate a first converter that can wirelessly communicate with the second converter such that the second converter adjusts its electricity output per the train's demands.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a bi-directional power converter. The power converter includes first connectors configured to receive or transmit electrical energy at a first current, a first voltage, and/or a first current form and second connectors configured to receive or transmit electrical energy at a second current, a second voltage, and/or a second current form. The power converter also includes a controller and a plurality of SiC-based transistors in electrical communication with the first connectors and with the second connectors. The controller is configured for switching, using pulse width modulation, the plurality of SiC-based transistors to change the first current, the first voltage, and/or the first current form to the second current, the second voltage, and/or the second current form. The switching is at a frequency up to 50 KHz.