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Lots of attention is being paid to decarbonization of our transportation networks though electrification. Light duty cars are well on their way, heavy duty (up to class 8) vehicles are starting to roll off the assembly lines, busses (school and other) are electrifying and reducing significant amounts of air and noise pollution, and even construction equipment is electrifying (looking at you Caterpillar Inc.). But what about rail? The reality is that the vast majority of U.S. trains run on diesel engines that power electric drives. This setup isn't great for the air we breathe, causing more than a thousand deaths a year. But here's the thing: battery tech is getting better and cheaper, especially with more renewable energy coming into the mix. This opens the door for trains that run on batteries instead. Trains already have the electric bit sorted; they just need a hefty battery car hooked up to make the switch. We've crunched the numbers and turns out, a beefed-up battery car can keep a train moving for about 450 miles—that's way more than what most freight trains do daily. Cost-wise, battery trains can go toe-to-toe with diesel ones if we can charge them up for less than 6 cents per kWh, which looks doable with the kind of deals you can get for bulk electricity. Switching over to battery power isn't just about cleaning up our act by cutting down 37 million metric tons of CO2. It's also a smart money move, potentially saving the rail sector a cool $250 billion over 20 years. Plus, it gives us a bunch of portable power (we're talking 238 GWh worth) that can help keep the lights on when the grid's having a tough time. The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority figured out. Who's next? https://lnkd.in/gRBPWyd6

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 ⚡🔄 Did you think regenerative brakes were first introduced in F1 and electric cars? Well, you should know that the railway sector has been using them since the 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬𝘀. What are Regenerative Brakes? Basically, they convert the train's kinetic energy into electricity during the braking process. This energy can be reused to power other train systems or returned to the overhead lines and the electrical grid if the substations are prepared for it. Although we can't be pioneers in everything in the railway sector, now we just need to standardize the measurement of energy consumption according to the EN 50463 (Energy Measurement System - EMS) on board trains. This way, operators can start charging for the regenerated energy. _______________________________________ Follow us on: https://lnkd.in/dbztgyiP #RailwayTransport #TechnologicalInnovation #RegenerativeBrakes #Sustainability #Engineering

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Using electric power to propel rail transport, Electrical Railways generate power from generating stations through transmission lines with a nearly continuous conductor as the trains run. Compared to diesel, electric rails are more efficient, cost less, and are quieter trains.

Diesel locomotive propulsion are often diesel-electric rather than direct drive ones. The diesel engine is used to generate electricity, which then powers traction motors connected to the wheels through the gearboxes. This setup allows for greater flexibility in controlling the power output to the wheels, making it more efficient for varying speeds and loads. Additionally, it allows for multiple diesel engines to work together to power the electric motors, providing more power when needed. More than ten year ago, Bombardier developed the TRAXX Multi-Engine locomotive equipped with four heavy-duty industrial diesel engines with 540 kW each. They offer a more efficient, fuel-saving, environmental friendly alternative to the singe-engine solution. https://lnkd.in/dvjchrH5

The relevance here is even more! The transition needs to be orderly. Till the time the electricity is largely green, the use of CNG for light vehicles and LNG for heavy vehicles as a transition fuel is an appropriate choice.

Switching to electric vehicles means less time in the shop and more time on the worksite. EVs eliminate the need for oil changes, fuel filters, and exhaust system repairs. Go electric and keep your fleet running smoothly. #ElectricVehicles #ConstructionIndustry #Electrification #ZQuip

Switchable electric systems extend the range of both ICE and e-vehicles

Air power - Using compressed air to replace internal combustion in the power train

The simplest version of an electric train