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BNSF unveils one of a kind locomotive
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The city of Topeka helped the train industry take a step toward the future Monday. A partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway helped create the world's first hydrogen fuel cell switch locomotive.

The locomotive was unveiled Monday (June 29) morning at BNSF. It is powered by hydrogen which reduces harmful emissions and could help ease our nation's dependency on foreign oil. It can also be used like a portable generator and supply a large amount of power to disaster areas. All of these features help to stay ahead of the curve.

"If we don't start on these projects now we won't be ready for the surprises that might happen and so this is about preparation to be able to use other fuels in the future," said BNSF's Mark Stehly.

The locomotive is now heading to Pueblo, Colorado for six months and then to California for various types of testing. Currently these fuel cells aren't developed enough to provide as much power as a diesel locomotive, but the hope is after more development that will be a possibility.

(The preceding report appeared on the Web site www.ksnt.com on June 29, 2009.)

 

June 30, 2009


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And at CSX, they're 'committed' ta help reduce carbon emissions tu!


CSXT commits to carbon dioxde-lowering goal by 2011; BNSF unveils hydrogen fuel-cell switcher

CSX Transportation long has tried to reduce emissions by using more environmentally friendly locomotives and employing green practices. Now, the Class I is setting a firm goal to reduce carbon dioxde (CO2) emissions by 2011.

Yesterday, CSXT announced a plan to cut CO2 emissions associated with train operations by 8 percent per revenue ton mile. The commitment is part of the railroads participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Climate Leaders program, which encourages businesses to voluntarily inventory and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

CSXT also plans to use building space more efficiently, improve HVAC systems, and install energy-efficient lighting and automatic computer-shutdown software.

Overall, CSXT expects to reduce C02 emissions by 2.4 million tons, or the equivalent of taking 441,000 cars off the highway or burning 5,598,000 fewer barrels of oil, each year.

"The Climate Leaders Partnership shows that by working together, business and government can serve our nation's economic needs while improving our environment, said CSXT Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward in a prepared statement.

By years end, CSXT expects to upgrade an additional 1,200 locomotives to further reduce emissions and cut fuel consumption by nearly 10 million gallons.

Meanwhile, BNSF Railway Co. and Vehicle Projects Inc. unveiled an operational hydrogen fuel-cell switcher yesterday at the railroads Topeka System Maintenance Terminal. The locomotive soon will head to the Transportation Technology Center Inc. in Pueblo, Colo., for additional testing. In late summer or early fall, the switcher will enter service in the Los Angeles Basin, according to BNSF.

The prototype addresses two overarching problems: global climate change and energy scarcity and insecurity, BNSF and Vehicle Projects officials said in an item posted on the BNSF News Web site.

The demonstration of the technology which is designed for potential niche application in areas with air quality concerns is a milestone in BNSF's testing of fuel-cell technology in a railroad application, said Vice President of Mechanical and Value Engineering Chris Roberts.



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Less freight cars to switch everyday will reduce emissions too.

-- Edited by The Krink on Thursday 2nd of July 2009 02:21:05 AM

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The Krink wrote:

Less freight cars to switch everyday will reduce emissions too.


We're saving lots of money and fuel lately...

 



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