As passenger rail embraces alternative modes of traction to reduce emissions, freight continues to prove more challenging due to the higher power output required. However, development work on battery-powered locomotives capable of meeting these tough requirements is underway, as Gary Eelman, senior vice-president, Transit & Global Rail Engine Sales at Progress Rail explains.
Developing the EMD Joule battery locomotive
As passenger rail embraces alternative modes of traction to reduce emissions, freight continues to prove more challenging due to the higher power output required. However, development work on battery-powered locomotives capable of meeting these tough requirements is underway, as Gary Eelman, senior vice-president, Transit & Global Rail Engine Sales at Progress Rail explains.
Progress Rail developed the 2.4MW EMD Joule battery electric locomotive after winning a contract from Brazilian operator Vale.
Categories: Freight, Innovations, Locomotives
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