When it comes to improving efficiency and reducing emissions in transportation, often the answer is to take what’s old and replace it with something entirely new, such as buying an electric vehicle.

Going way back in time, in 1966, traction motor power of North American diesel-electric locomotives was far less than that of Soviet Union electric locomotives. For example, individual traction motor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Union Pacific hybrid locomotive mother unit (left) and slug. (Photo: Union Pacific) One year after the rollout, Union Pacific is ...

CN has deployed a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). The 3,200-hp hybrid unit, numbered 7100, is based on a CN ...

Stadler has received a contract from the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) for the delivery of 11 new metre-gauge hybrid locomotives. This order, valued at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CN is testing a hybrid biofuel-ready locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works. (Photo: CN) Canadian ...

The MTA signed off on a $386 million hybrid locomotive order by tacking it onto an existing deal, continuing a pattern of ballooning contract modifications on the taxpayers’ dime that dodge public ...

The MTA is beginning the process of replacing its older work trains with newer and more environmentally friendly ones. Only CBS News New York got the opportunity to ride the MTA's new battery-diesel ...

MONTREAL, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is proud to announce the launch of its new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville ...

The first of the new fleet was presented by DB Cargo and Siemens Mobility in Halle, Germany. Credit: Siemens Mobility/DB Cargo UK Siemens Mobility has unveiled its newest hybrid locomotive, the ...