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NZCS chat recap: Railroads on track for zero-emission future

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Railroads tracking a net-zero future

DETAILS: Because of the inherent efficiencies of shipping by rail, railroads have built-in advantages when it comes to cutting emissions. In this fireside chat, Wabtec Chief Technology Officer Eric Gebhardt discusses how the rail sector is powering up that advantage using battery-electric locomotives, hydrogen fuel cells and public-sector partnerships.

SPEAKER: Eric...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nzcs-chat-recap-railroads-on-track-for-zero-emission-future

Technology plays key role in decarbonizing freight rail: Wabtec exec

Two photographs. One is of a locomotive in a field and the other is of a man.

FreightWaves recently chatted with Eric Gebhardt, chief technology officer for rail technology and equipment manufacturer Wabtec (NYSE: WAB), about how technology plays a role in meeting companies’ sustainability goals. 

This question-and-answer interview was edited for clarity and length.

FREIGHTWAVES: Can you talk about Wabtec’s involvement in battery-electric locomotives and the electrification of freight rail? Wabtec has been conducting tests on a battery-electric locomotive with BNSF (NYSE:...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/technology-plays-key-role-in-decarbonizing-freight-rail-wabtec-exec

Could battery-electric locomotives become mainstream?

A photograph of a train in a yard. In front of it is a sign that says, Attention. Remote control locomotives operate in this area. Locomotive cabs may be unoccupied.

Can public and private interests work together to develop technological solutions that would enable a more sustainable freight transportation network? Rail technology provider Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) and others hope so.

Pittsburgh-headquartered Wabtec, short line operator Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) and Carnegie Mellon University are asking Congress to consider collaborating with them to form and co-fund a public-private partnership aimed at creating and funding technology research, demonstration and...

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Association of American Railroads weighs in on climate policy

The AAR released policy proposals addressing climate change.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) published a white paper with policy proposals that address climate change Monday, focusing on collaboration, technology, reducing emissions and simplifying processes. 

Railroads move about 40% of U.S. long-distance freight volume, according to the paper, which is more than any other mode of transportation. Despite high volumes, the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that rail only contributes to 2.1% of U.S. transportation-related greenhouse gas...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/association-of-american-railroads-weighs-in-on-climate-policy

Wabtec sees a future producing battery electric locomotives

A photograph of a train locomotive crossing over a bridge.

Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) could develop more battery electric locomotives in the future as prospective buyers eye ways to improve fuel efficiency, executives of the rail technology provider said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday.

BNSF (NYSE: BRK) is conducting advanced tests on what Wabtec calls “the world’s first battery electric locomotive,” which the Pittsburgh-headquartered rail technology provider has dubbed FLXdrive. The heavy-haul locomotive could potentially reduce...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wabtec-sees-a-future-producing-battery-electric-locomotives

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