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Pike Research forecasts hybrid electric locomotive sales could reach nearly 500 units from 2011 to 2020; to utilize 514 MWh of battery capacity by 2020

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The market will receive a boost from new diesel locomotive emissions regulations scheduled to go into effect in the European Union in 2014 and in North America in 2015, which will require diesel locomotives to receive substantial changes or exhaust treatments. —senior analyst Dave Hurst.

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Pike Research forecasts accelerating hybrid locomotive sales from 2015-2020

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Lead acid batteries cost less, weigh more, and will be used in many of the first hybrid locomotive applications. Advanced lead acid batteries will make inroads as well. Advanced lead acid batteries will make inroads as well. This will help drive interest in having hybrids meet these strict new regulations.

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