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Hybrid Locomotives
Technology Innovations and Demand Drivers for Diesel and All-Electric Locomotives, Genset Locomotives, and Hybrid Locomotives: Market Analysis and Forecasts In locomotives, large diesel engines act as generators for electric motors that drive the locomotive. Among the different types of locomotives, those that move rail cars around a yard to line them up for trains are often the source of high emissions. These locomotives are often left idling and operate inefficiently as they have to start and stop often. New locomotives with multiple engines, called gensets, provide locomotives with the power they need as well as the capability to shut off engines (and therefore reduce emissions) when not needed. While genset locomotives provide some fuel savings, the next evolution is a hybrid locomotive that utilizes stored energy. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=156401&rt=Hybrid-Locomotives.html )
The locomotive market is challenging for new technology because there are few incentives to innovate. However, with tougher emissions regulations, ability to utilize relatively inexpensive battery chemistry, and some promising prototypes, the hybrid locomotive is expected to become more prevalent later this decade. Genset locomotives will provide tough competition, with the market expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% between 2010 and 2020. However, hybrid locomotives will grow quickly towards the end of the decade with a CAGR of 19.4% by 2020, under a baseline forecast scenario.
This report examines opportunities and challenges in the global locomotive market. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of locomotives and battery technologies, regenerative braking, government emissions regulations, emerging markets, and key drivers of market growth. The report includes detailed forecasts through 2020, segmented by key countries and world regions, for diesel and all-electric locomotives, genset locomotives, hybrid locomotives, and battery storage capacity needs. Key market players are also profiled.
Key questions addressed:
* How is a battery hybrid locomotive different from a diesel-electric locomotive?
* How do electric third-rail and overhead lines impact the locomotive market?
* What are the key technologies used in hybrid locomotives?
* Why is AC current being utilized in many new locomotives instead of DC?
* What are the types of batteries likely to be used in hybrid locomotives?
* Where are the strong markets for locomotives and hybrid locomotives?
* What are the strengths and weaknesses of a hybrid locomotive over other locomotive types?
* What are government emission regulations for locomotives and how will they impact the market?
* How large will the market for hybrid and genset locomotives be globally?
* Who are the key industry players in the hybrid locomotive market?
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