A critical review of sustainable rail technologies based on environmental, economic, social, and technical perspectives to achieve net zero emissions

Ahsan, Nabeel; Hewage, Kasun; Razi, Faran; Hussain, Syed Asad; Sadiq, Rehan

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2023.113621

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“…Internationally, transitioning the shipping industry towards alternative fuels and systems is vital, especially for inland shipping benefiting from localized infrastructure [56]. Policies promoting less carbon-intensive transportation and supporting zero-emission vehicle infrastructure are essential for decarbonizing major transport modes [57]. Implementing innovative technologies in the traditionally conservative rail industry is increasingly seen as critical for sustainability.…”

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China’s Sustainable Energy Transition Path to Low-Carbon Renewable Infrastructure Manufacturing under Green Trade Barriers

Tang,

Xiao,

Han

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Facing green trade barriers from developed nations, particularly the EU, based on product carbon footprints, China’s renewable energy industries confront significant challenges in transitioning towards sustainability and low carbon emissions. This study delves into the carbon footprint of China’s renewable infrastructure, evaluating wind turbines, photovoltaic (PV) panels, and lithium batteries across varied decarbonization scenarios, emphasizing both production and international trade transportation. The initial findings for 2022 indicate baseline carbon footprints of 990,701 kg CO2-eq/MW for wind turbines, 2994.97 kg CO2-eq/kWp for PV panels, and 67.53 kg CO2-eq/kWh for batteries. Projections for 2050 suggest that decarbonization advancements could slash these footprints by up to 36.1% for wind turbines, 76.7% for PV panels, and 72.5% for batteries, closely mirroring the EU’s 2050 low-carbon benchmarks. Considerable carbon footprints from both domestic and international transportation have been quantified, underscoring the importance of logistic decarbonization. Based on these results, it is concluded that China’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable and climate-ambitious development path can provide globally competitive, low-carbon renewable infrastructure after 2030. The study advocates for a collaborative approach to product decarbonization across international trade, as opposed to erecting barriers, to effectively contribute to global climate objectives.

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China’s Sustainable Energy Transition Path to Low-Carbon Renewable Infrastructure Manufacturing under Green Trade Barriers

Tang,

Xiao,

Han

et al. 2024

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“…A fuel cell is used to combine hydrogen gas and oxygen gas in a reduction-oxidation reaction that generates electric current, water, and heat as byproducts in an emission-free process. The generated electric current is used to charge the onboard power battery packs which provide electrical power to the tram-train traction motors and other auxiliary systems onboard [12][13][14][15][16].…”

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Technical Feasibility of a Hydrail Tram–Train in NA: Okanagan Valley Electric Regional Passenger Rail (OVER PR)

Boray,

Hegazi,

Hoffrichter

et al. 2024

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Booming population and tourism have increased congestion, collisions, climate-harming emissions, and transport inequities in The Okanagan Valley, Canada. Surveys suggest that over 30% of residents would shift from cars back to public transit and intercity tram–trains if regional service and connections were improved. Intercity streetcars (aka light-rail tram–trains) have not run in Canada since their replacement in the 1950′s by the national highway system. UBC researchers analyzed a tram–train service fashioned after the current Karlsruhe model but powered by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell/battery hybrid rail power (hydrail) technology, along a 342 km route between Osoyoos, B.C. at the US Border and Kamloops, B.C., the Canadian VIA rail hub. Hydrail trains have operated successfully since 2018 in Germany and were demonstrated in Quebec, Canada in 2023. However, hydrail combined with tram–train technology has never been tried in Canada. Single-train simulations (STSs) confirmed its technical feasibility, showing a roughly 8 h roundtrip travel time, at an average train velocity of 86 km/h. Each hydrail tram–train consumed 2400 kWh of energy, translating to 144 kg of hydrogen fuel per roundtrip. In total, five tons of H2/day would be consumed over 16 h daily by the 16-tram–train-vehicle fleet. The results provide valuable insights into technical aspects and energy requirements, serving as a foundation for future studies and decision-making processes in developing zero-emission passenger tram–train services not just for Okanagan Valley communities but all of Canada and NA.

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Blockchain technology adoption for secured and carbon neutral logistics operations: barrier intensity index framework

Gupta,

Singh,

Kamal

2024

Ann Oper Res

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A critical review of sustainable rail technologies based on environmental, economic, social, and technical perspectives to achieve net zero emissions

Cited by 15 publications

References 55 publications

China’s Sustainable Energy Transition Path to Low-Carbon Renewable Infrastructure Manufacturing under Green Trade Barriers

China’s Sustainable Energy Transition Path to Low-Carbon Renewable Infrastructure Manufacturing under Green Trade Barriers

Technical Feasibility of a Hydrail Tram–Train in NA: Okanagan Valley Electric Regional Passenger Rail (OVER PR)

Blockchain technology adoption for secured and carbon neutral logistics operations: barrier intensity index framework

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