The central aim of this paper is to provide an upto-date snapshot of hybrid and hydrogen technology-related developments and activities in the North American heavy haul railway setting,placed in the context of the tra...The central aim of this paper is to provide an upto-date snapshot of hybrid and hydrogen technology-related developments and activities in the North American heavy haul railway setting,placed in the context of the transportation industry more broadly.An overview of relevant alternative propulsion technologies is provided,including a discussion of applicability to the transportation sector in general and heavy haul freight rail specifically.This is followed by a discussion of current developments and research in alternative and blended fuels,discussed again in both general and specific settings.Key factors and technical considerations for heavy haul applications are reviewed,followed by a discussion of non-technical and human factors that motivate a move toward clean energy in North American Heavy Haul systems.Finally,current project activities are described to provide a clear understanding of both the status and trajectory of hybrid and hydrogen technologies in the established context.展开更多
These are exciting times for those working to develop and introduce zero emission technologies for the manufacture and operation of clean transport systems.The automotive industry in particular is taking rapid and sig...These are exciting times for those working to develop and introduce zero emission technologies for the manufacture and operation of clean transport systems.The automotive industry in particular is taking rapid and significant steps to develop and implement clean and sustainable transport technologies.The railway industry is,relatively speaking,conservative in its progress in this field because it requires expensive long-term financial investment in rolling stock and railway infrastructure.However,the rail industry is also beginning to increase the pace of development.展开更多
文摘The central aim of this paper is to provide an upto-date snapshot of hybrid and hydrogen technology-related developments and activities in the North American heavy haul railway setting,placed in the context of the transportation industry more broadly.An overview of relevant alternative propulsion technologies is provided,including a discussion of applicability to the transportation sector in general and heavy haul freight rail specifically.This is followed by a discussion of current developments and research in alternative and blended fuels,discussed again in both general and specific settings.Key factors and technical considerations for heavy haul applications are reviewed,followed by a discussion of non-technical and human factors that motivate a move toward clean energy in North American Heavy Haul systems.Finally,current project activities are described to provide a clear understanding of both the status and trajectory of hybrid and hydrogen technologies in the established context.
文摘These are exciting times for those working to develop and introduce zero emission technologies for the manufacture and operation of clean transport systems.The automotive industry in particular is taking rapid and significant steps to develop and implement clean and sustainable transport technologies.The railway industry is,relatively speaking,conservative in its progress in this field because it requires expensive long-term financial investment in rolling stock and railway infrastructure.However,the rail industry is also beginning to increase the pace of development.
