03.05.2024
Artikel Nummer: 49473
US class I railway tests loco prototype
The first of six hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and its partner ZTR will undergo extensive testing in May in a UP facility and rail yard in the USA. The prototype has the capacity to run on both diesel and batteries – much like today’s plug-in hybrid cars. The next of the remaining five hybrid locomotives is expected to be ready for testing next year.
The hybrids will operate as "mother-slug" units, with one locomotive running on diesel and an accessory or “slug” unit providing battery power. The batteries will have multiple charging options, including wayside charging and onboard self-charging capabilities. (ben)