Global Battery for Railways Market Research Report with Opportunities and Strategies to Boost Growth- Impact and Recovery
- Report Code : MAI2425864
- Published On: Jun, 2021
- Category : Energy & Power
- Pages : 108
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Railway batteries are generally used for rolling stock or stationary applications. Rolling stock batteries are used for starting locomotives, lightings, and on-board auxiliary systems used in engines and coaches; whereas, stationary batteries are used as emergency backup power for railroad crossings, signal towers, and signaling systems. Most railway coaches (AC/non-AC) are self-generating systems where the electrical power is derived separately from alternators driven by axle through the V-belt drive, as long as the coach is moving ahead at maximum full load output speed of alternators. However, when the coach is stationary or moving at lower than maximum full load output speed, the entire coach's electrical load (including AC) is met by a battery.
Based on the Battery for Railways market development status, competitive landscape and development model in different regions of the world, this report is dedicated to providing niche markets, potential risks and comprehensive competitive strategy analysis in different fields. From the competitive advantages of different types of products and services, the development opportunities and consumption characteristics and structure analysis of the downstream application fields are all analyzed in detail. To Boost Growth during the epidemic era, this report analyzes in detail for the potential risks and opportunities which can be focused on.
In Chapter 2.4 of the report, we share our perspectives for the impact of COVID-19 from the long and short term.
In chapter 3.4, we provide the influence of the crisis on the industry chain, especially for marketing channels.
In chapters 8-13, we update the timely industry economic revitalization plan of the country-wise government.
Key players in the global Battery for Railways market covered in Chapter 5:
Quallion LLC
EnerSys
HOPPECKE
Amara Raja
Exide India Limited
Saft Groupe S.A.
Exide Technologies
GS Yuasa
HBL
In Chapter 6, on the basis of types, the Battery for Railways market from 2015 to 2025 is primarily split into:
Lead-Acid Batteries
Li-Ion Batteries
Ni-Cd Batteries
In Chapter 7, on the basis of applications, the Battery for Railways market from 2015 to 2025 covers:
Locomotives
Rapid-Transit Vehicles
Railroad Cars
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2015-2025) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8-13:
North America (Covered in Chapter 9)
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe (Covered in Chapter 10)
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Asia-Pacific (Covered in Chapter 11)
China
Japan
South Korea
Australia
India
South America (Covered in Chapter 12)
Brazil
Argentina
Columbia
Middle East and Africa (Covered in Chapter 13)
UAE
Egypt
South Africa
Years considered for this report:
Historical Years: 2015-2019
Base Year: 2019
Estimated Year: 2020
Forecast Period: 2020-2025
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With tables and figures helping analyze worldwide Global Battery for Railways market, this research provides key statistics on the state of the industry and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the market.
Table of Content
1 Market Overview1.1 Product Definition and Market Characteristics
1.2 Global Battery for Railways Market Size
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Global Macroeconomic Analysis
1.5 SWOT Analysis
2. Market Dynamics2.1 Market Drivers
2.2 Market Constraints and Challenges
2.3 Emerging Market Trends
2.4 Impact of COVID-19
2.4.1 Short-term Impact
2.4.2 Long-term Impact
3 Associated Industry Assessment3.1 Supply Chain Analysis
3.2 Industry Active Participants
3.2.1 Suppliers of Raw Materials
3.2.2 Key Distributors/Retailers3.3 Alternative Analysis
3.4 The Impact of Covid-19 From the Perspective of Industry Chain
4 Market Competitive Landscape4.1 Industry Leading Players
4.2 Industry News
4.2.1 Key Product Launch News
4.2.2 M&A and Expansion Plans
5 Analysis of Leading Companies5.1 Quallion LLC
5.1.1 Quallion LLC Company Profile
5.1.2 Quallion LLC Business Overview
5.1.3 Quallion LLC Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.1.4 Quallion LLC Battery for Railways Products Introduction5.2 EnerSys
5.2.1 EnerSys Company Profile
5.2.2 EnerSys Business Overview
5.2.3 EnerSys Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.2.4 EnerSys Battery for Railways Products Introduction5.3 HOPPECKE
5.3.1 HOPPECKE Company Profile
5.3.2 HOPPECKE Business Overview
5.3.3 HOPPECKE Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.3.4 HOPPECKE Battery for Railways Products Introduction5.4 Amara Raja
5.4.1 Amara Raja Company Profile
5.4.2 Amara Raja Business Overview
5.4.3 Amara Raja Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.4.4 Amara Raja Battery for Railways Products Introduction5.5 Exide India Limited
5.5.1 Exide India Limited Company Profile
5.5.2 Exide India Limited Business Overview
5.5.3 Exide India Limited Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.5.4 Exide India Limited Battery for Railways Products Introduction5.6 Saft Groupe S.A.
5.6.1 Saft Groupe S.A. Company Profile
5.6.2 Saft Groupe S.A. Business Overview
5.6.3 Saft Groupe S.A. Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.6.4 Saft Groupe S.A. Battery for Railways Products Introduction
5.7 Exide Technologies
5.7.1 Exide Technologies Company Profile
5.7.2 Exide Technologies Business Overview
5.7.3 Exide Technologies Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.7.4 Exide Technologies Battery for Railways Products Introduction
5.8 GS Yuasa
5.8.1 GS Yuasa Company Profile
5.8.2 GS Yuasa Business Overview
5.8.3 GS Yuasa Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.8.4 GS Yuasa Battery for Railways Products Introduction
5.9 HBL
5.9.1 HBL Company Profile
5.9.2 HBL Business Overview
5.9.3 HBL Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue, Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
5.9.4 HBL Battery for Railways Products Introduction
6 Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Types6.1 Global Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.1.1 Global Battery for Railways Sales and Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.1.2 Global Battery for Railways Revenue and Market Share by Types (2015-2020)
6.1.3 Global Battery for Railways Price by Types (2015-2020)6.2 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast by Types (2020-2025)
6.2.1 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales and Market Share by Types (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue and Market Share by Types (2020-2025)6.3 Global Battery for Railways Sales, Price and Growth Rate by Types (2015-2020)
6.3.1 Global Battery for Railways Sales, Price and Growth Rate of Lead-Acid Batteries
6.3.2 Global Battery for Railways Sales, Price and Growth Rate of Li-Ion Batteries
6.3.3 Global Battery for Railways Sales, Price and Growth Rate of Ni-Cd Batteries6.4 Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Sales Forecast, by Types (2020-2025)
6.4.1 Lead-Acid Batteries Market Revenue and Sales Forecast (2020-2025)
6.4.2 Li-Ion Batteries Market Revenue and Sales Forecast (2020-2025)
6.4.3 Ni-Cd Batteries Market Revenue and Sales Forecast (2020-2025)
7 Market Analysis and Forecast, By Applications7.1 Global Battery for Railways Sales, Revenue and Market Share by Applications (2015-2020)
7.1.1 Global Battery for Railways Sales and Market Share by Applications (2015-2020)
7.1.2 Global Battery for Railways Revenue and Market Share by Applications (2015-2020)7.2 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast by Applications (2020-2025)
7.2.1 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales and Market Share by Applications (2020-2025)
7.2.2 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue and Market Share by Applications (2020-2025)7.3 Global Revenue, Sales and Growth Rate by Applications (2015-2020)
7.3.1 Global Battery for Railways Revenue, Sales and Growth Rate of Locomotives (2015-2020)
7.3.2 Global Battery for Railways Revenue, Sales and Growth Rate of Rapid-Transit Vehicles (2015-2020)
7.3.3 Global Battery for Railways Revenue, Sales and Growth Rate of Railroad Cars (2015-2020)7.4 Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Sales Forecast, by Applications (2020-2025)
7.4.1 Locomotives Market Revenue and Sales Forecast (2020-2025)
7.4.2 Rapid-Transit Vehicles Market Revenue and Sales Forecast (2020-2025)
7.4.3 Railroad Cars Market Revenue and Sales Forecast (2020-2025)
8 Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regions8.1 Global Battery for Railways Sales by Regions (2015-2020)
8.2 Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue by Regions (2015-2020)
8.3 Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast by Regions (2020-2025)
9 North America Battery for Railways Market Analysis9.1 Market Overview and Prospect Analysis
9.2 North America Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
9.3 North America Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
9.4 North America Battery for Railways Market Forecast
9.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on North America Market
9.6 North America Battery for Railways Market Analysis by Country
9.6.1 U.S. Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
9.6.2 Canada Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
9.6.3 Mexico Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
10 Europe Battery for Railways Market Analysis10.1 Market Overview and Prospect Analysis
10.2 Europe Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
10.3 Europe Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
10.4 Europe Battery for Railways Market Forecast
10.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on Europe Market
10.6 Europe Battery for Railways Market Analysis by Country
10.6.1 Germany Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
10.6.2 United Kingdom Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
10.6.3 France Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
10.6.4 Italy Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
10.6.5 Spain Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
10.6.6 Russia Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
11 Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Analysis11.1 Market Overview and Prospect Analysis
11.2 Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
11.3 Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
11.4 Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Forecast
11.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on Asia Pacific Market
11.6 Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Analysis by Country
11.6.1 China Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
11.6.2 Japan Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
11.6.3 South Korea Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
11.6.4 Australia Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
11.6.5 India Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
12 South America Battery for Railways Market Analysis12.1 Market Overview and Prospect Analysis
12.2 South America Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
12.3 South America Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
12.4 South America Battery for Railways Market Forecast
12.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on South America Market
12.6 South America Battery for Railways Market Analysis by Country
12.6.1 Brazil Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
12.6.2 Argentina Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
12.6.3 Columbia Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
13 Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Analysis13.1 Market Overview and Prospect Analysis
13.2 Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
13.3 Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
13.4 Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Forecast
13.5 The Influence of COVID-19 on Middle East and Africa Market
13.6 Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Analysis by Country
13.6.1 UAE Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
13.6.2 Egypt Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
13.6.3 South Africa Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate
14 Conclusions and Recommendations14.1 Key Market Findings and Prospects
14.2 Advice for Investors
15 Appendix15.1 Methodology
15.2 Research Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Product Picture
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Size and Growth Rate 2015-2025
Table Battery for Railways Key Market Segments
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) Segment by Type from 2015-2020
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) Segment by Applications from 2015-2020
Table SWOT Analysis
Figure Global COVID-19 Status
Figure Supply Chain
Table Major Players Headquarters, and Service Area of Battery for Railways
Table Major Players Revenue in 2019
Figure Major Players Revenue Share in 2019
Table Quallion LLC Company Profile
Table Quallion LLC Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure Quallion LLC Production and Growth Rate
Figure Quallion LLC Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table EnerSys Company Profile
Table EnerSys Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure EnerSys Production and Growth Rate
Figure EnerSys Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table HOPPECKE Company Profile
Table HOPPECKE Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure HOPPECKE Production and Growth Rate
Figure HOPPECKE Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Amara Raja Company Profile
Table Amara Raja Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure Amara Raja Production and Growth Rate
Figure Amara Raja Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Exide India Limited Company Profile
Table Exide India Limited Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure Exide India Limited Production and Growth Rate
Figure Exide India Limited Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Saft Groupe S.A. Company Profile
Table Saft Groupe S.A. Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure Saft Groupe S.A. Production and Growth Rate
Figure Saft Groupe S.A. Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Exide Technologies Company Profile
Table Exide Technologies Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure Exide Technologies Production and Growth Rate
Figure Exide Technologies Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table GS Yuasa Company Profile
Table GS Yuasa Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure GS Yuasa Production and Growth Rate
Figure GS Yuasa Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table HBL Company Profile
Table HBL Sales, Revenue (US$ Million), Average Selling Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
Figure HBL Production and Growth Rate
Figure HBL Market Revenue ($) Market Share 2015-2020
Table Global Battery for Railways Sales by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Sales Share by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Revenue ($) by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Revenue Share by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Price ($) by Types (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales Share by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) by Types (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue Share by Types (2020-2025)
Figure Global Lead-Acid Batteries Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Lead-Acid Batteries Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Li-Ion Batteries Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Li-Ion Batteries Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Ni-Cd Batteries Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Ni-Cd Batteries Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) and Growth Rate Forecast of Lead-Acid Batteries (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate Forecast of Lead-Acid Batteries (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) and Growth Rate Forecast of Li-Ion Batteries (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate Forecast of Li-Ion Batteries (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) and Growth Rate Forecast of Ni-Cd Batteries (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate Forecast of Ni-Cd Batteries (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Sales by Applications (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Sales Share by Applications (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Revenue ($) by Applications (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Revenue Share by Applications (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales by Applications (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales Share by Applications (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) by Applications (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue Share by Applications (2020-2025)
Figure Global Locomotives Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Locomotives Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Rapid-Transit Vehicles Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Rapid-Transit Vehicles Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Railroad Cars Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Global Railroad Cars Price (2015-2020)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) and Growth Rate Forecast of Locomotives (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate Forecast of Locomotives (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) and Growth Rate Forecast of Rapid-Transit Vehicles (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate Forecast of Rapid-Transit Vehicles (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Market Revenue ($) and Growth Rate Forecast of Railroad Cars (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate Forecast of Railroad Cars (2020-2025)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Sales by Regions (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Sales Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Sales Market Share by Regions in 2019
Figure Global Battery for Railways Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Revenue by Regions (2015-2020)
Table Global Battery for Railways Revenue Market Share by Regions (2015-2020)
Figure Global Battery for Railways Revenue Market Share by Regions in 2019
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales by Regions (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales Share by Regions (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) by Regions (2020-2025)
Table Global Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue Share by Regions (2020-2025)
Figure North America Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure North America Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure North America Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales (2020-2025)
Figure North America Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) (2020-2025)
Figure North America COVID-19 Status
Figure U.S. Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Canada Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Mexico Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Europe Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Europe Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Europe Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales (2020-2025)
Figure Europe Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) (2020-2025)
Figure Europe COVID-19 Status
Figure Germany Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure United Kingdom Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure France Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Italy Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Spain Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Russia Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales (2020-2025)
Figure Asia-Pacific Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) (2020-2025)
Figure Asia Pacific COVID-19 Status
Figure China Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Japan Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South Korea Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Australia Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure India Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South America Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South America Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South America Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales (2020-2025)
Figure South America Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) (2020-2025)
Figure Brazil Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Argentina Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Columbia Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Revenue and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Forecast Sales (2020-2025)
Figure Middle East and Africa Battery for Railways Market Forecast Revenue ($) (2020-2025)
Figure UAE Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure Egypt Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Figure South Africa Battery for Railways Market Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020)
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The Global Battery for Railways Market has been segregated into various crucial divisions including applications, types, and regions. Each market segment is intensively studied in the report contemplating its market acceptance, worthiness, demand, and growth prospects. The segmentation analysis will help the client to customize their marketing approach to have a better command of each segment and to identify the most prospective customer base.
Report Objectives / Segmentation Covered :
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Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
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