DB Cargo is using HVO
The German freight trains of DB Cargo are running nearly climate-neutral now even if powered by a diesel locomotive. They are fueled by HVO generated from waste material instead of fossil diesel.
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Thanks for attending
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Automatic ETCS balise installation
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InnoTrans 2022: Done!
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