New Autonomous Battery-Electric Trains Are Coming For Your Diesel
A Missouri startup is pushing the envelope on electric trains with a fleet of autonomously operable, battery-electric railcars.
Trains / Rail
In A Decarbonized World, Will Freedom Of Mobility Be Affordable To A Happy Few Only?
The question “In a Decarbonized World, Will Freedom of Mobility Be Affordable to a Happy Few Only?” was the topic of the first Freedom of Mobility Forum debate. This was a debate between intelligent, well informed, very opinionated people who regretfully used the debate to talk about their mobility-related hobby-horses … [continued]
California’s New Diesel Emissions Reduction Rules For Trucks & Trains
California has begun the process of phasing out diesel trucks as it moves further toward a zero emissions economy.
Is Green Hydrogen Always Green?
Governments shouldn’t be rewarding firms that are actually emitting more CO2e just because they are making hydrogen.
US Trucking Lobby Group Ignores Battery & EV Charging Improvements In Congress
Electrification of US trucking is an amazing strategic advantage, but you’d never know it listening to the American Trucking Association.
Indian Railways Awards 960 Megawatts Of Round-The-Clock Renewable Power Projects
In a landmark tender, the Indian Railways has allocated large scale renewable energy projects to four companies. According to media reports, Railways Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) has allocated 960 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to four companies. The winners are required to supply round-the-clock renewable power to Indian Railways. … [continued]
Delhi Metro Aims For 50% Share Of Solar In Power Consumption
India’s largest mass rapid transit system has announced plans to significantly increase power procurement from solar power projects. Delhi Metro has announced that it will increase share of solar power in its total power procurement to 50% by 2031. At present, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) sources 34% of its … [continued]
It’s An Electric Train, But Don’t Call It An Electric Train
A new type of autonomous electric train is on track to electrify the US freight rail network and push diesel trucks off the highways, too
What If WE Owned The Tracks?
When it comes to energy efficient transportation in America, no transportation option is better than the railroads. They have been the freight transportation backbone of America for nearly 200 years, which is why all the recent news about train derailments and union strikes deserves our attention. While more profitable then … [continued]
With Heat From Heat Pumps, US Energy Requirements Could Plummet By 50%
Electrification and heat pumps radically reduce the requirement to build new wind, solar, nuclear, hydro, and geothermal primary energy sources.
