Environmental pollution is currently
recognized as one of the global problems. To mitigate this problem,
manufacturers started using electric technology in trains. While the new
electric trains are expected to save fuel, they are thought to be healthier for
human life.
This technology has already been
successfully tested for trains. Many countries in the world have switched to
electric trains. According to tests, electric trains save 11% fuel. Recently,
US President Joe Biden signed a new contract worth over $100 million. Under the
agreement, the United States purchased 20 electric trains. These trains are
currently used in California and Nebraska. These freight trains, produced by
Wabtec and Progress Rail, carry 104,000 kilograms of cargo, providing 11%
savings in emissions and fuel. Wabtec said that the trains they produce can
store 100 times more energy than Tesla Model 3, so that the emission cost can
be reduced by up to 30%.
The California Air Resources Authority
also said the new electric trains saved $6.5 billion in healthcare costs.
Parallel Systems, a company founded by former SpaceX executives, aims to
produce self-propelled, autonomous and electric freight trains in the coming
years. Modeled trains will be able to carry 10-15 containers. It is not yet
known when the modeled and simulated tests will become available.