[2] The use of aluminum, combined with new control systems, is intended to reduce energy use by up to 25% compared to previous Siemens EMUs.

[4][5] Production of Mireo trainsets began in 2018, with the first completed set unveiled in early December.

[9][10] The vehicle fleet for the German market will be established during 2024 comprising initially of 12 Mireo Smart, two Plus B and six Plus H. Smart Train Lease expects a common lease to run for one to eight years with a lead time of several months.

These can be distinguished by their longer high-floor section at the start of the train (four windows instead of three) where the additional devices are placed underneath.

[13] The LTO batteries are replacing prior usage of supercaps in trains to store the energy from braking.