JR Freight launches battery hybrid locomotive

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JAPAN: Toshiba delivered a prototype diesel-battery hybrid shunting locomotive to JR Freight on March 25. The HD300 uses lithium ion batteries which are charged by the engine and used to store energy regenerated during braking.

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