Batteries and Fuel Cells -- Alternative Traction Power for Locomotives and Self-Powered Railcars

Raposa, Frank L.; Glover, John D.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)

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Batteries and Fuel Cells -- Alternative Traction Power for Locomotives and Self-Powered Railcars

1983-03-01
By Raposa, Frank L. ; Glover, John D.

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Raposa, Frank L. ; Glover, John D.

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Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)
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United States. Federal Railroad Administration
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Electric Batteries Energy Storage Devices Fuel Cells Locomotives
Publication/ Report Number:

FRA/ORD-81/68 ; DOT-TSC-FRA-81-5

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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Railroad Administration
NTL Classification:

AGR-INFRASTRUCTURE-Railroads;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-Rail Energy and Environment;NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-RAIL TRANSPORTATION;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Vehicle Design;
Abstract:

A preliminary study on the application of batteries and fuel cells as alternative motive power to diesel engines has been conducted. Three motive power consists are analyzed using the Boston to New York portion of the Northeast Corridor as a typical scenario for establishing the requirements. Various types of batteries and fuel-cell configurations have been analyzed to meet the established requirements. The preliminary study has shown that both batteries and fuel cells can be used today for certain motive-power applications, but a more detailed study should be conducted to establish more firmly their technical and economic feasibility. A comprehensive evaluation of the future development of batteries and fuel cells for railroad traction application is necessary. An R&D plan should be developed and designed to achieve equivalent performance to the diesel engine from these alternative powerplants.
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