Norfolk Southern Unveil Zero Emission Plug-in Electric Train

October 7th, 2009 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, General

October 7, 2009 – 5:10 amThe 1,500 horsepower switching train is powered exclusively by a series of 1,080 lead-acid 12-volt batteries. The best part – since the NS 999 doesn’t have a diesel engine, it releases zero emissions. The train…recharges its batteries during braking. When fully juiced up, the locomotive can operate three shifts before recharging. (No Ratings Yet) Loading …

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