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BNSF explores the fuel cell

By , David Lustig2009-03-06T06:00:00

The prototype locomotive uses a former Green Goat diesel-battery hybrid as a platform (Photo: David Lustig).

USA: A hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive now being assembled will serve as a testbed for reducing diesel fuel use by North America’s railroads. David Lustig reports from Topeka.

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