KiHa E200

The KiHa E200 (キハE200形) is a single-car 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 cars incorporate hybrid diesel/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.

[1] On starting from standstill, energy stored in lithium-ion batteries is used to drive the motors, with the engine cut out.

When running down gradients, the motor acts as a generator, recharging the batteries.