Progress Rail EMD Mainline Plug-in Hybrid Locomotive Pilot
This project is announced in Canada. The source does not give a quantified reduction for this project.
- Status
- Announced
- Estimated reduction
- Not quantified in the source
- Countries
- Canada
- Sector
- Transport and logistics
- Announced
- 5 April 2024
- Expected start
- 2026
About this project
The description is as the source gives it.
CN purchased its first plug-in hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail for testing on mainline operations in northern British Columbia. The project evaluates battery technology for potential fleet retrofits and alternative propulsion options while immediately reducing emissions. Evidence: "CN ... is proud to announce the purchase of its first hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail ... The plug-in hybrid mainline locomotive, a first of its kind in North America, will be evaluated on CN’s mainline in British Columbia, starting in Prince George..." — https://www.progressrail.com/en/company/news/press-releases/2024-cn-continues-to-advance
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