As trains travel into and through tunnels, they compress the air in front and create powerful pressure waves. Known as the piston effect, the phenomenon is a key consideration for engineers, with implications for aerodynamics, …
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Mercedes’ solar paint tech concept promises 12,000km PA range extension (Electric&HybridVehicleTech)
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled technology developments in its Vision Iconic concept car that could address key challenges facing EV manufacturers, including energy efficiency in autonomous systems and supplementary solar charging. The automaker is developing a solar …
Continue readingBelfast company’s mimimal wake electric hydrofoil ferry showcased: Video (PowellRiverPeak)
In a demonstration that felt more like science fiction than public transit, an all-electric ‘flying’ ferry took to the waters of [British Columbia’s] Howe Sound on June 23, showcasing its green technology. A flying ferry? …
Continue readingNancy’s new trolleybus line replaces failed TVR: Transport sur Voie Réservée technology (SustainableBus)
On 5 April 2025, at 14:30, the transportation network of the Nancy urban area STAN (Rèseau de Transport de l’Agglomeration Nanceienne – Keolis group) inaugurated the new T1 trolleybus line in Nancy (104,400 inhabitants in the urban area, 420,000 inhabitants in the …
Continue readingZero-emissions Artemis EF-12 ferry begins trials in Orkney (TheEngineer)
A fully electric, 12 passenger hydrofoil vessel has been delivered in Orkney as part of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme. The deployment of Artemis Technologies’ Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL signals the …
Continue readingState of European Transport 2025: Cities (Transport&Environment)
Cities are cleaning up transport faster than countries, introducing ambitious goals that go beyond European and national policies. The first zero-emission zones (ZEZ) are already in force, and a total of 35 such zones are …
Continue readingSolaris wins Vancouver Contract for up to 512 new Trolleybuses (UrbanTransportMag)
The operator of public transport in the Greater Vancouver area, Translink, has been working on a project for the renewal of its trolleybus fleet and possible expansion of the system, which currently has a fleet …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 13 January 2025
• Global (non-US) Rapid Transit Projects planned to open in 2025 (TransportPolitic) • Matthew Somerville pulls Live Underground Train Tracker due to possible legal action (CLondoner92) • How Madrid built its Metro Cheaply (WorksInProgress) • …
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 readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 18 December
• Are we there yet? Barriers to transport for disabled people in 2023 (Transport for All) • UK online train ticket sellers warned to be more upfront about booking fees (The Guardian) • Revamped Central …
Continue readingZero Emission 08e shunter for sustainable depot operations launched (RailUK)
Positive Traction has launched the UK’s first re-engineered battery powered shunting locomotive – the 08e. Free from carbon, NOx and particulate emissions the 08e can fulfil day-to-day operating needs as well as meet the demanding …
Continue readingZero emission electric double-decker buses for N American market (ElectricAutonomy)
Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI of Winnipeg, is partnering with Big Rig Manufacturing to make 50 electric double deckers a year at a Las Vegas plant The UK’s largest bus manufacturer, Alexander Dennis, a …
Continue readingRenfe aims to build solar plants to power trains (RailTech)
Spanish railway operator Renfe plans to build a 20 MW solar panel facility to power its trains, after which many will follow. Most of the generated electricity will be used for train traction, with any …
Continue readingBattery powered UK inter-city train under development (RailwayGazette)
Hitachi Rail is working with Turntide Technologies to design and manufacture traction battery systems for trial installation on an inter-city trainset. Turntide said installing traction batteries to make a Hitachi electro-diesel trainset into a tri-mode …
Continue readingReality & implications of national transport emission reduction policies (CREDS)
In 2021 the United Nations Secretary-General issued a ‘Code Red’ warning for humanity, with the risks of exceeding 1.5 degrees of warming perilously close. That year saw the publication of the Department for Transport’s Decarbonisation …
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