Rail freight manufacturer Wabtec Corporation has officially unveiled the newest version of what it calls "the world''s first battery-electric freight train."
Wabtec''s FLXdrive Heavy Haul locomotive, the world''s first 100% battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service, is headed to Australia to transport iron ore.
The prototype freight train delivers 22.5 tons of energy capacity (2.4 MWh) from over 20,000 lithium-ion battery cells. This allows the FLX prototype to reach speeds around 75 mph (120 km/h) and travel 350 miles (563 km).
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The world''s first battery-electric freight train was unveiled at an event in Pittsburgh, Pa., earlier this month, amid a fresh attempt by some U.S. lawmakers to slash carbon emissions from rail transport in order to address the climate crisis.
The study highlights that additional pathways to electrifying U.S. freight trains exist, such as electrifying trains via overhead power lines or using hydrogen fuel cells in conjunction with battery-powered trains.
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.