CN Launches New Medium Horsepower Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Project
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) has launched a new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive pilot project in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works. The innovative 3,200 horsepower hybrid unit features a 2.4MWh-700HP battery-diesel engine that is 100% biofuel ready and offers up to 60% increased horsepower compared to traditional yard locomotives.
The hybrid system aims to achieve up to 50% reduction in fuel consumption compared to typical locomotives in similar operations. The pilot will be implemented in phases over six months across various CN yards and branch lines in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and eventually in Western Canada to test cold weather performance.
This initiative is part of CN's broader sustainability program aimed at achieving net-zero emissions through deep decarbonization efforts.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) ha lanciato un nuovo progetto pilota per locomotive ibride elettriche di media potenza in collaborazione con Knoxville Locomotive Works. L'innovativa unità ibrida da 3.200 cavalli vapore è dotata di un motore a batteria-diesel da 2,4 MWh-700 HP, completamente compatibile con biocarburanti, e offre un aumento fino al 60% della potenza rispetto alle locomotive tradizionali da manovra.
Il sistema ibrido mira a ottenere fino a un 50% di riduzione nel consumo di carburante rispetto alle locomotive tipiche in operazioni simili. Il progetto pilota sarà attuato in fasi su un periodo di sei mesi in vari scali e linee secondarie di CN in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, e infine nell'Ovest del Canada per testare le prestazioni in climi freddi.
Questa iniziativa fa parte del programma di sostenibilità più ampio di CN, volto a raggiungere emissioni nulle attraverso sforzi di profonda decarbonizzazione.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) ha lanzado un nuevo proyecto piloto de locomotoras híbridas eléctricas de media potencia en colaboración con Knoxville Locomotive Works. La innovadora unidad híbrida de 3,200 caballos de fuerza cuenta con un motor diésel-batería de 2.4 MWh-700 HP, totalmente preparada para biocombustibles, que ofrece hasta un 60% más de potencia en comparación con las locomotoras tradicionales de maniobra.
El sistema híbrido tiene como objetivo lograr hasta una reducción del 50% en el consumo de combustible en comparación con locomotoras típicas en operaciones similares. El piloto se implementará en fases durante seis meses en varios patios y líneas secundarias de CN en Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, y eventualmente en el oeste de Canadá para probar el rendimiento en climas fríos.
Esta iniciativa es parte del programa de sostenibilidad más amplio de CN, que busca alcanzar emisiones netas cero a través de esfuerzos de profunda descarbonización.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI)는 Knoxville Locomotive Works와 협력하여 중간 출력의 하이브리드 전기 기관차 파일럿 프로젝트를 시작했습니다. 혁신적인 3,200마력 하이브리드 유닛은 2.4MWh-700HP 배터리-디젤 엔진을 갖추고 있으며, 100% 바이오 연료 사용이 가능하고 전통적인 야드 기관차에 비해 최대 60%의 출력을 증가시킵니다.
하이브리드 시스템은 유사한 운영에서 일반 기관차에 비해 최대 50%의 연료 소비 감소를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 파일럿은 테네시, 미시시피, 루이지애나의 다양한 CN 야드 및 지선에서 6개월 동안 단계적으로 시행되며, 궁극적으로 서부 캐나다에서 추운 날씨 성능을 테스트할 예정입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 CN의 보다 폭넓은 지속 가능성 프로그램의 일환으로, 심층적인 탈탄소화 노력을 통해 탄소 배출 제로를 달성하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) a lancé un nouveau projet pilote de locomotive hybride électrique de puissance intermédiaire en collaboration avec Knoxville Locomotive Works. L'unité hybride innovante de 3 200 chevaux-vapeur est équipée d'un moteur diesel-batterie de 2,4 MWh-700 HP, entièrement compatible avec les biocarburants, offrant jusqu'à 60 % de puissance supplémentaire par rapport aux locomotives de manœuvre traditionnelles.
Le système hybride vise à réaliser jusqu'à une réduction de 50 % de la consommation de carburant par rapport aux locomotives classiques dans des opérations similaires. Le projet pilote sera mis en œuvre en plusieurs phases sur une période de six mois dans divers dépôts et lignes secondaires de CN au Tennessee, au Mississippi, en Louisiane, et finalement dans l'Ouest canadien pour tester les performances par temps froid.
Cette initiative fait partie du programme de durabilité plus large de CN visant à atteindre des émissions nettes nulles grâce à des efforts de décarbonisation en profondeur.
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) hat ein neues Pilotprojekt für hybrid-elektrische Lokomotiven mit mittlerer Leistung in Zusammenarbeit mit Knoxville Locomotive Works gestartet. Die innovative 3.200 PS Hybrid-Einheit verfügt über einen 2,4 MWh-700 PS Batterien-Diesel-Motor, der zu 100% für Biokraftstoffe geeignet ist und bis zu 60% mehr Leistung im Vergleich zu traditionellen Rangierlokomotiven bietet.
Das Hybridsystem hat das Ziel, die Kraftstoffverbrauch um bis zu 50% im Vergleich zu typischen Lokomotiven bei ähnlichen Operationen zu reduzieren. Das Pilotprojekt wird in Phasen über einen Zeitraum von sechs Monaten in verschiedenen CN-Bahnhöfen und Nebenstrecken in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana und schließlich in Westkanada durchgeführt, um die Leistung bei kaltem Wetter zu testen.
Diese Initiative ist Teil des umfassenderen Nachhaltigkeitsprogramms von CN, das darauf abzielt, Netto-Null-Emissionen durch tiefgreifende Dekarbonisierungsmaßnahmen zu erreichen.
- New hybrid locomotive expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 50%
- 60% increase in horsepower capability compared to traditional yard locomotives
- Versatile 100% biofuel-ready engine system
- Six-month testing period required before potential wider implementation
- Performance in cold weather conditions still needs to be validated
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The introduction of CN's hybrid locomotive pilot represents a strategic technological advancement in rail operations. The 2.4MWh-700HP battery-diesel engine configuration with 3,200 medium horsepower capability showcases significant improvements over traditional yard locomotives. The projected
The biofuel-ready design and
This pilot project aligns with the increasing regulatory pressure on transportation companies to reduce their environmental footprint. The 100% biofuel compatibility coupled with hybrid technology positions CN favorably in the context of emerging carbon pricing mechanisms and environmental regulations. While the immediate impact on CN's overall emissions will be modest during the pilot phase, the successful implementation across yard operations could significantly contribute to the company's net-zero ambitions.
The strategic deployment across different climate zones, particularly including cold weather testing in Western Canada, demonstrates a comprehensive approach to validating the technology's viability. This thorough testing methodology will be important for addressing potential challenges in battery performance and operational reliability across varying environmental conditions.
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 Locomotive Works (KLW). This innovative hybrid locomotive will undergo testing in various operational conditions across CN’s network as a pilot project, to evaluate its potential to enhance operational efficiency and fuel savings, marking another step towards more modern and sustainable rail operations.
The 3,200 medium horsepower hybrid unit is built on the traditional CN low horsepower locomotive operating in yards and branch lines. It includes a modern control system, increased horsepower of up to
“This CN-led pilot represents another milestone in our sustainability journey and focus on emerging technologies. We believe that this hybrid system, if successful, could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our yard operations, while maintaining our commitment to customers and communities across our network.”
- Patrick Whitehead, Executive Vice-President and Chief Network Operating Officer, CN
The hybrid locomotive will be deployed in phases over the next six months across several CN yards and branch lines, including locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Testing will also eventually include operations in cold weather conditions in Western Canada. This phased approach will enable CN to evaluate efficiency and operating protocols for the locomotive. This project is part of CN’s program to meet the deep decarbonization required to achieve net-zero emissions, with the other previously announced locomotive pilots.
About CN
CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since 1919.
About Knoxville Locomotive Works Inc.
Established in 1998, Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. (KLW) has repowered, upgraded, repaired and remanufactured approximately 1,000 locomotives ranging from DC/AC modernizations to low horsepower switchers and high horsepower line-haul units. Currently, KLW manufactures both low and high horsepower locomotives that are EPA Tier 4 Certified and CARB Verified. With an employee base totaling over 300 years of combined railroad experience, our focus is building reliable, sustainable, and adaptable locomotives that meet our world’s ever-changing environmental needs and technological advancements. Learn more at www.goklw.com
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