A radio news article today concerned the introduction of a new train locomotive, a gas-electric hybrid. As many know, conventional train engines are diesel-electric hybrids, very dirty and noisy. This one has a large battery pack and often runs solely on electricity, and the gas engine is a heavy duty truck engine. A demonstration was held and the warning bell on the crossing arm was louder than the locomotive!
At the end of the piece, it was pointed out that these new engines are also very clean (at least for locomotives). She stated that it was equivalent to 100 Priuses. Looks like we have a new yardstick for pollution levels!
I also suspect the reporter drives one... ;-)
At the end of the piece, it was pointed out that these new engines are also very clean (at least for locomotives). She stated that it was equivalent to 100 Priuses. Looks like we have a new yardstick for pollution levels!
I also suspect the reporter drives one... ;-)