Queens Surface Posted March 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2011 Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer interstate passenger train powered by a biodiesel-fueled passenger locomotive from GE has made TIME magazine’s list of “The 50 Best Inventions of 2010.” Calling it “Amtrak’s Beef Powered Train” in recognition of the biodiesel blend that includes beef byproduct, the Heartland Flyer joins the ranks of Apple Inc.’s iPad and better 3-D glasses on the “50 Best” list. Of the ten transportation innovations featured, it’s the only one available for use by the public. Amtrak is currently conducting a 12-month biodiesel trial using GE’s Model P32 locomotive. GE Transportation has been working cooperatively with Amtrak on the project since 2007. The test locomotive was overhauled in 2008 to comply with EPA Tier 0 emission requirements. GE Transportation assisted in the test plan and pre-test inspection for the biodiesel locomotive and will help evaluate the effect of the biodiesel on emissions and performance in 2011 when the test is completed. In previously conducted stationary locomotive engine testing, the biodiesel blend known as B20 (20% pure biofuel and 80% diesel) reduced hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide each by 10 percent, reduced particulates by 15 percent and sulfates by 20 percent. Read More: http://www.getransportation.com/rail/rail-blog/amtrak-makes-time-list-with-biodieselfueled-ge-locomotive.html Article is a few months old but still is a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 3, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2011 Switch that to 80% bio-fuel & 20% petro-diesel, and you've got the beginnings of not using petro-fuel for transportation. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted March 4, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 4, 2011 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted March 5, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 5, 2011 Finally the Dash 8s on Amtrak get the attention they deserve. They are something, even the freight versions are :tup:. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 Av/Fulton Exp Posted March 12, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 12, 2011 They are something, even the freight versions are :tup:. - A i agree....the freight versions are beasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 Av/Fulton Exp Posted March 12, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 12, 2011 i heard something a couple of yrs ago that there was legislation passed about building high speed rail lines here in the states, anyone know any updated info about this? i sure hope it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKorean Posted March 17, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2011 Switch that to 80% bio-fuel & 20% petro-diesel, and you've got the beginnings of not using petro-fuel for transportation. - A How are we going to get that much crap from the cows or the pigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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