Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The social cost of carbon emissions starts at US$125?t Dramatic improvements in battery technology, coupled with the existing electric drivetrain in predominantly diesel-electric freight trains in the US, pave the way for a rapid conversion to battery-electric freight rail and with substantial cost savings. t –1 by 2040. Popovich, N.D.,
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