Innovative solution for reducing fuel consumption of locomotives

Voith Gravita diesel locomotive at TRAKO 2013 trade fair in Gdansk, source: Wikimedia Commons

German engineering company Voith has unveiled its innovative solution for diesel locomotives. It automatically switches off the traction engines during waiting periods. This allows the railway undertakings to reduce their costs by consuming less fuel.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko was editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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Innovative solution for reducing fuel consumption of locomotives

Voith Gravita diesel locomotive at TRAKO 2013 trade fair in Gdansk, source: Wikimedia Commons

German engineering company Voith has unveiled its innovative solution for diesel locomotives. It automatically switches off the traction engines during waiting periods. This allows the railway undertakings to reduce their costs by consuming less fuel.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko was editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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