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| Natural gas propulsion for rail vehicles is discussed as a clean alternative to diesel propulsion and several prototypes and test series have been realized. |
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| Technology field: Innovative traction concepts and energy sources |
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| References / Links: DB AG 1999; Althammer, Hattensperger 1998; Chabas et al. 2001; Xin et al. 1997; Schweiger et al. 1997; ZEIT 2001; DB AG 2001; b-verband gas und wasser.de |
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| Related projects: Energy chains of alternative fuels; Natural gas propelled railcar; Shunting locomotive with LNG propulsion; Railcar with CNG propulsion |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
