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There are various substitutes for diesel fuel ranging from biodiesel (e.g. oil esters from rape seed) to "synthetic" fuels. The following evaluation refers to rape oil methyl-ester (RME). Biodiesel can be used on all diesel engines with slight or no modification. Blending with conventional diesel is possible.
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Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector
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Status of development outside railway sector: in use |
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Time horizon for broad application outside railway sector: in 5 - 10 years |
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Expected technological development outside railway sector: basically exploited |
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Market potential outside railway sector: small |
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Overall rating
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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