World''s first electric heavy-haul locomotive. Iron ore mining company Roy Hill is piloting the FLXdrive commercially in Western Australia''s Pilbara region. It has a max battery capacity of 7
W abtec President of Freight, Rogerio Mendonca "The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive represents the future of sustainable rail operations. The rail and mining industries are on the cusp of technological advancements to equip customers with zero-emission locomotive fleets. The FLXdrive is a major step toward eventually achieving
The WAG12 is, as is specified by RDSO, a "1676 mm gauge 9000 kW 8-axle IGBT-based 3 phase drive electric freight locomotive". The WAG12 is an articulated twin-section locomotive putting out 12000 hp, which means that it is two separate 6000 hp units coupled together.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is proud to announce its purchase of Wabtec''s FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive, the first 100 percent battery heavy-haul locomotive for the region in support of CN''s sustainability goals. This new technology is a key component in achieving an effective transition to a lower carbon future.
A Norfolk Southern freight train in Pennsylvania pulled by a GE diesel locomotive, travels east at the railroad tracks Jan. 27, 2021. Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images Electric locomotives are especially popular in Europe and Asia, but the changeover in the U.S. has been slow. Probable causes are
BNSF and project partners are developing and will soon begin testing a battery-electric high-horsepower road locomotive (the type that moves freight trains from Point A to Point B). BNSF and other railroads have tested low-horsepower battery-electric locomotives in rail yards for years, but mainly for switching freight cars.
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced the purchase of Wabtec''s FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive, the first to join its 19,500-mile rail network. The purchase was part of
Wabtec developed its FLXdrive prototype (pictured above), and claims it''s the world''s first fully electric freight locomotive. The 430,000-pound FLXdrive uses 18,000 lithium-ion battery cells.
The locomotives will be acquired from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, and Wabtec Corporation (NYSE:WAB), two companies at the forefront of locomotive innovation, and will be the world''s largest carrier-owned battery-electric locomotive fleet in freight service.
Last week, Union Pacific Railroad agreed to buy 20 battery electric freight locomotives from Wabtec and Progress Rail. The deal, which drew praise from President Biden, is worth more than
World''s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul freight locomotive for mainline service. ERIE, PA Oct. 31, 2023 – Wabtec and its launch customer, Roy Hill, a leading iron ore miner majority owned by Australia''s most successful private company, Hancock Prospecting, have celebrated the debut of the FLXdrive battery locomotive, the
Wabtec, the Pittsburgh-based rail freight company, showed off its locomotive at Carnegie Mellon University as part of a new venture between the two organizations to develop zero-emissions technology to help move the 1.7 billion tons of goods that are shipped on American railroads each year.
Electric freight locomotive Shen24 carries coal at Shenmu–Shuozhou route. Source: Weibo. China: The 28.8 MW 24-axle six-section locomotive develops starting tractive effort of 2,280 and continuous tractive effort of 1,596 kN reaching 120 km/h. Its official operation began in June 2021. The new vehicle tripled volume of coal cargo
Electric freight locomotive Shen24 carries coal at Shenmu–Shuozhou route. Source: Weibo. China: The 28.8 MW 24-axle six-section locomotive develops starting tractive effort of 2,280 and
Wabtec''s FLXdrive is the world''s first 100% battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service. It will be paired with a diesel locomotive and charge on
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Electric Locomotive Works, Bhusawal: 2000– Electric Co''Co'' 132 tonnes (146 short tons) 120,000 pounds-force (534 kN) Continuous:73,000 pounds-force (325 kN) 6,600 horsepower (4,922 kW) The WAG-9 locomotive is referred to as the "Heavy Haul" freight locomotive of the Indian Railways: Indian locomotive class
The electric locomotive has many advantages in mountainous terrain, including better adhesion, (14 km), eliminated 502 feet (153 m) of elevation and 6 miles (9.7 km) of snow sheds. Electric locomotives handled mainline freight and passenger trains on this section exclusively. The route was de-energized and catenary dismantled in 1956, after
Testing new EMD freight electric locomotives in the Northeast U.S. in the 1970s. Nearly five decades have passed since General Motors debuted two new
"The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive is a defining moment for freight rail and will accelerate the industry toward low- to zero-emission locomotives," says Eric Gebhardt, Wabtec Chief
The news of the second electric locomotive purchase was released by Union Pacific, outlining the railroad''s investment in battery freight technology for a zero-emission future.
Nearly all US locomotives are propelled by diesel-electric drives, which emit 35 million tonnes of CO 2 and produce air pollution causing about 1,000 premature deaths annually, accounting for
Wabtec''s FLXdrive is described as the world''s first 100-percent battery-powered locomotive, drawing on 18,000 lithium-ion battery cells to power all four axles and using an intelligent energy
Freight rail produces only a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions of trucks but the industry is joining the shift to electrification to curb pollution and maintain a
Zero-emissions freight mobility solutions developer Intramotev is touting its latest milestone today, successfully deploying its battery-electric self-propelled railcar with a mining client
A diesel locomotive is a type of railway locomotive in which the power source is a diesel engine. Several types of diesel locomotives have been developed, differing mainly in the means by which mechanical power is conveyed to the driving wheels. The most common are diesel-electric locomotives and diesel-hydraulic.
Pittsburgh-based freight train manufacturer Wabtec has unveiled its first battery-electric locomotive. Australian mining company Roy Hill has become the first purchaser of Wabtec''s FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive. Rio Tinto currently uses three diesel-electric locomotives to pull trains with 240 cars hauling about 28,000 tons
Canada''s railway giants, CN and CP, are testing battery and hydrogen locomotives in a move toward electric, zero-emissions freight rail. Here''s a look at why they''re electrifying and the
The ES 64 F is an electric freight locomotive with 6,400 kW (8,600 hp) power and a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). Though it is equipped for passenger services, it is exclusively used for freight trains. It was introduced to Deutsche Bahn AG as Class 152 in 1996 and today is operated by DB Schenker Rail. Its main role is to replace the older
Alstom''s portfolio of Traxx™ locomotives is the broadest in the industry and covers most electric and hybrid markets worldwide. Our products have been proven to pull heavier train loads compared with locomotives of the same class in many applications. Several locomotive types can be equipped with last-mile, hybrid or even dual-power functionality
Full steam ahead for electric freight trains. Wabtec Corp. unveiled the world''s first battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive this week in Pennsylvania. Freight rail is only just catching up on electrified transportation. Wabtec''s battery-powered locomotive has 7 megawatt-hours of energy capacity. (Dan Cappellazzo/AP Images for Wabtec
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