As part of the rollout of President Biden’s fiscal 2025 budget request, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has updated the summary data for many of the projects in the Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program “pipeline,” …
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The 3rd best-selling electric vehicle in America is an e-bike (Electrek)
In a world where electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, it’s no surprise that the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are the best-selling EVs in the United States. But what if I told you …
Continue readingSteamology start-up to develop new zero-emission steam locomotive (GlobalRailwayReview)
Steamology, a green technology start-up, has partnered with Arup and Eversholt Rail to develop and evaluate green steam technology for zero-emission freight trains. Steamology, a green technology start-up in West Dean, Hampshire, has announced that …
Continue readingNew French night train connection relaunched after 20 years (RailTech)
As announced in January 2022, SNCF Voyageurs officially launched the new Paris-Aurillac-Paris night train service last Sunday, departing from the Paris Austerlitz station. There will be a daily round-trip during the holiday periods and on …
Continue readingCyclists get safer tram tracks in Ghent (CitiesToday)
The Belgian city of Ghent is trialling a new safety initiative which will see some of its tram tracks filled with an elastic compound in a bid to stop bikes getting stuck. The city has …
Continue readingSale of diesel in London falls 40% in 4 years (AirQualityNews)
Transport & Environment UK are today reporting that analysis of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero statistics shows that the sale of diesel fuel in London is falling twice as fast as the national …
Continue readingClass 60 diesel locomotive to be converted to steam turbine operation (RailBusinessUK)
A Class 60 diesel locomotive is to be converted to a modern form of steam power as a potential alternative to electrification for zero-emission heavy freight operations. The Brush Traction loco dating from the early …
Continue readingAll-electric boxship built for China’s inland waters (BairdMaritime)
Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard has delivered the first all-electric inland container vessel to be built and operated in China. Jiangyuan Baihe (“Jiangyuan Lily”) is owned by Jiangsu Ocean Shipping. The ship was designed by Wuhan Yangtze River …
Continue readingChilling Effects: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Transport Refrigeration (AirQualityNews)
Every day, thousands of trucks traverse our cities, delivering the perishable goods we rely on, from fresh vegetables to frozen dinners. However, there’s a dirty secret hiding behind this essential service: the diesel engines that …
Continue readingEV batteries old & new could be a solution to grid storage (Anthropocene)
A new study suggests vehicle-to-grid technology and reused old EV batteries could meet all of the EU’s need for battery storage—and then some. Decarbonizing society will require massive amounts of battery storage, both to power …
Continue readingComposites can accelerate rail’s decarbonisation journey (TheEngineer)
According to the Department for Transport (DfT), trains are one of the least emissions-intensive modes of passenger transport[1]. However, it’s important to note that these calculations predominantly focus on ‘direct emissions’ – the physical burning …
Continue readingMost Rail is Already Electric, & will be even in North America (Forbes)
North America has a railroad problem that the rest of the world doesn’t have. As a result, a lot of North Americans think it’s too expensive to electrify that mode of transportation. As we explore electrifying …
Continue readingHyperTunnel (not HyperLoop!) Wins Government Backing for Revolutionary Tech (RailTechnology)
Pioneering tunnel builders hyperTunnel have scored a major coup, securing UK government funding to showcase their revolutionary swarm construction technique at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales. Their underpass project is one of …
Continue readingHow to make stations lively hubs for citizens & public transport users (UITP)
The role of stations in our cities is evolving, and it is important to ensure that they are designed and developed to meet the changing needs of society. With this in mind, UITP in 2022 …
Continue readingWhy is it so difficult & expensive to take the train across Europe vs low-cost airlines? (EnergyInDemand)
Travelling by train across European countries is hard. High costs, delays, cumbersome booking systems, “temporary” border checks and other impediments to smooth journeys are widespread. This comes with an increasing need and demand for train travel because …
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