Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
At near-future battery prices, battery-electric trains can achieve parity with diesel-electric trains if environmental costs are included or if rail companies can access wholesale electricity prices and achieve 40% use of fast-charging infrastructure. Popovich, N.D., Rajagopal, D., Nat Energy 6, 1017–1025 doi: 10.1038/s41560-021-00915-5.
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