THE trains they are already the least polluting means of transport in circulation, but the goal of the mining company fortescue, in Australia, aims higher. They are working on a zero-emission train called infinite train which, thanks to its electric batteries, is able to reload yourself and therefore travel without stopping.
The Fortescue is constantly moving massive loads iron between mines and factories, so the sustainable mobility it is definitely an option that allows them to save on a level economic and reduce theenvironmental impact of their work. The company wants to save with the new train 82 million liters of diesel per year. The new train is expected to enter service in 2023, but the 54 locomotives they own are expected to be converted by 2030.
The secret of the train batteries is linked to the territory on which they will circulate, which is very rich in height differences. In the descents they will benefit from thekinetic energy is that gravity to recharge, energy that is then consumed in the uphill sections.
The Infinity Train has the potential to become the most efficient battery powered electric locomotive in the world.
Electricity regeneration on downhill stretches will eliminate the need to install renewable energy generation and charging infrastructure, making it an efficient solution to eliminate diesel and emissions from our rail operations.
Fortescue Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines
Source: Lega Nerd
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