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Hybrid shunting locomotive offers 45% fuel saving

2012-11-14T05:00:00

CSR Ziyang Locomotive battery-diesel hybrid locomotive.

CHINA: CSR Ziyang Locomotive has completed a two-year programme of testing a battery-diesel hybrid locomotive, saying the 'advanced, innovative' design for shunting and industrial applications could cut fuel use by 45% and emissions by 60% when compared to traditional diesel locomotives.

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