14.03.2022
Artikel Nummer: 39970
Reducing emissions with higher biodiesel blends
US class I railroad Union Pacific (UP) will start using a higher biodiesel blend in locomotives it acquired from Wabtec. UP will begin testing with B20 biodiesel and R55 renewable diesel on trains powered by Wabtec FDL engines operating in California in Q2/2022.
As testing progresses, it is anticipated that higher percentages of biofuels will be used. The project will help UP meet its science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 26% by 2030 and reach its ultimate goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the railroad said.
Wabtec locomotives were previously approved for B5 R30 (5% biodiesel and 30% renewable diesel) for locomotive engines. (ben)