Transportation

Economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric

N. D. Popovich, D. Rajagopal, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Natalie D. Popovich, Deepak Rajagopal, Elif Tasar, and Amol Phadke explores the potential of battery-electric locomotives to revolutionize the US freight rail sector. Experience substantial reductions in CO2 emissions and significant cost savings derived from innovative battery technology and renewable energy integration.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the economic, environmental, and grid-resilience benefits of transitioning from diesel-electric to battery-electric locomotives in the US freight rail sector. The authors demonstrate that battery-electric trains, utilizing recent advancements in battery technology and access to renewable energy, can achieve cost parity with diesel trains, considering environmental costs and wholesale electricity pricing. A significant reduction in CO2 emissions and air pollution-related health damages is projected, resulting in substantial long-term cost savings for the rail sector and overall societal benefits.

Publisher

Nature Energy

Published On

Nov 11, 2021

Authors

Natalie D. Popovich, Deepak Rajagopal, Elif Tasar, Amol Phadke

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