Tag: Trains / Rail
Here Comes the Infinity Train
After 3 years of anticipation, the long-awaited Gravity (or Infinity) locomotive has arrived in the Pilbara in Western Australia to be put to work transporting iron ore to the coast for shipment to China. This is part of Dr Andrew Forrest’s aim of achieving real zero across all the operations … [continued]
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Transforming Canada: Mapping A 100% Electrified Energy Economy
Canada stands at a crossroads in its energy future, and the path it chooses will define its economic resilience, environmental integrity, and quality of life for generations. As a Canadian who is involved in shaping Ireland’s 2050 energy roadmap through my work with Trifecta Ireland, I see an immense opportunity … [continued]
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Hauling Renewable Energy Around By Freight Train — Not A Prank!
The Pennsylvania firm Voltify is laying plans for a network of solar-powered microgrids to ferry renewable energy around the country by freight car while decarbonizing diesel-electric locomotives, too.
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Study Shows Dramatic Drop In Pollution Following Switch To Electric Trains
When Caltrain switched from diesel to electric trains, the decrease in harmful black carbon pollution was dramatic.
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More Green Buses for Australia
The trials are over and more green buses are on order for Australia! We’ll look at the progress in three states — South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. Then, we’ll look at the newest offerings from bus companies. With the majority of electricity produced in the state of South … [continued]
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