Electric freight rail car rolled out by RailHaul

RHT RailHaul Technologies recently completed the design, manufacture and assembly of its first battery powered demonstration rail car.    The initial vehicle was based on a traditional side dump rail car, but RailHaul added its unique battery electric propulsion system as well as a remote operating and control system. It then used off-the-shelf components to provide elements for low cost and…

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Codelco partners on creation of free carbon footprint calculator

Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has announced the development of a free-to-use platform for mining suppliers to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an effort to decarbonize the industry. The Chilean miner has partnered with the Bank Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Alta Ley Corporation, and the Association of Industrial Mining Suppliers (Aprimin) on the project. Codelco said the…

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