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| '''Hybrid Locomotive''' is a ] or ] that uses an on-board ] and a fuelled power source for propulsion. | '''Hybrid Locomotive''' is a ] or ] that uses an on-board ] and a fuelled power source for propulsion. | ||
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| In May 2003 ] started test runs with the so called NE (new energy) train and validated the system's operability (series hybrid with lithium ion battery) in cold regions. | In May 2003 ] started test runs with the so called NE (new energy) train and validated the system's operability (series hybrid with lithium ion battery) in cold regions. | ||
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| In 2004, ] had been running pilots in the US with the so called Green Goats which led to orders by the ] and ] Railways starting in early 2005,,. | In 2004, ] had been running pilots in the US with the so called Green Goats which led to orders by the ] and ] Railways starting in early 2005,,. | ||
| The diesel-electric hybrid trains are expected to cut emissions between 80 to 90-percent and decrease fuel consumption between 40 to 60-percent compared to conventional diesel-powered locomotives. The Green Goats will be used in rail yards to separate to sort out railcars for inbound trains and lining up outbound trains. | |||
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Hybrid Locomotive is a Locomotive or MU Train that uses an on-board ] and a fuelled power source for propulsion.
In May 2003 JR East started test runs with the so called NE (new energy) train and validated the system's operability (series hybrid with lithium ion battery) in cold regions.
In 2004, RailPower Technologies had been running pilots in the US with the so called Green Goats which led to orders by the Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific Railways starting in early 2005,,. The diesel-electric hybrid trains are expected to cut emissions between 80 to 90-percent and decrease fuel consumption between 40 to 60-percent compared to conventional diesel-powered locomotives. The Green Goats will be used in rail yards to separate to sort out railcars for inbound trains and lining up outbound trains.