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April 4, 2024 | Freight

Freightliner and Zero partner on carbon-neutral locomotive fuel

Partnership aims to achieve fossil-free locomotive operation by 2040 and overall net zero by 2050.

October 21, 2022 | Policy

European Parliament position on alternative fuels welcomed by rail sector

The policy would enable full decarbonisation of Europe’s railways.

May 9, 2022 | Innovations

Clean Air Power adds hydrogen to class 66 fuel mix

Nine-month trial completed with government funding.

March 11, 2022 | Fleet

BNSF and Wabtec to test biofuels on freight locomotive

Trials will take place in California from the second-quarter of this year.

February 17, 2022 | Fleet

Rolls-Royce and Porterbrook to explore the use of alternative fuels in rail vehicles

Partners will also consider wider adaptations to the supply chain, infrastructure and operational models.

September 6, 2021 | Central/South America

Progress Rail approves use of 20% biodiesel blend in two engine types

The B20 blend can be used in current engines without modification.

July 30, 2021 | Fleet

DB Cargo UK unveils first HVO-only class 66

Locomotive’s emissions cut by up to 90%.

July 8, 2021 | Fleet

Siemens to build 73 trains for Amtrak including first battery-hybrid  

Amtrak believes the new trains will add extra 1.5 million passengers annually.  

July 6, 2021 | Fleet

British class 66 to trial hydrogen-bio gas combo

Freightliner to test locomotive with dual-fuel technology.

June 9, 2021 | Locomotives

French rapeseed fuel trials for Europorte Euro4000 locomotives

The three month trial will begin on July 6.

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