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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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Traditional locomotives run on diesel fuel, emitting high levels of NO x , PM, and CO 2. OptiFuel is developing modular repower kits for diesel locomotives and new locomotives in all lengths, horsepower levels, and track gauges. For line-haul operations in the US, RNG is the only practical zero-emission diesel-alternative solution.

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NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios. —Chad Hunter, lead author of the report and former NREL researcher.

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Volvo: No More Diesels After 2024

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As part of that transition, Volvo is completely phasing out its iconic diesel powertrains by early next year. The automaker doesn’t sell diesels in the United States but said the fuel was its “bread and butter in Europe” just a few years ago. including the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge, but the company will soon offer two new models.

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Toshiba showcasing hybrid-diesel-battery locomotive demonstrator

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Kiel-Toshiba Railway Europe GmbH (TRG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems and Solution (TISS), Toshiba Group’s core group in the infrastructure business, will showcase Toshiba’s modular diesel electric hybrid locomotives at Transport Logistic 2019 this week. Catenary operation via pantograph (optional).

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Moscow begins testing of the GAZelle e-City electric minibus

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The e-City is based on GAZ’s diesel-powered City minibus.) The electric minibuses are equipped with terminals for contactless fare payment and USB ports for recharging personal devices. SUE Mosgortrans has started testing GAZelle e-City electric minibuses, produced by Russia’s GAZ.

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US Electric Train Maker Sends Hot Pink Diesel-Killing Love Letter To Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

This new electric train will hit the rails in Australia, complete with a regenerative braking braking system that recharges its own battery on-the-go.

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