Fortescue and Fortescue Future Industries, which recently bought Williams Advanced Engineering in the United Kingdom, are teaming up to create the world’s first Infinity Train: a battery-electric vehicle that can transport cargoes of iron ore without ever needing to be charged.
The train will recharge its battery power systems using gravitational energy released on the downhill loaded sections of the iron or giant’s rail network, avoiding the need for further charging on the return trip to reload.
Fortescue CEO Elizabeth Gaines stated, “The Infinity Train has the potential to be the world’s most efficient battery electric locomotive.” “The ability to regenerate electricity on downhill laden stretches eliminates the requirement for renewable energy generating and recharging infrastructure, making it a cost-effective alternative for eliminating diesel and emissions from our train operations.”
Renewable energy generating and charging infrastructure will be unnecessary with the Infinity Train.
Gaines claims that this will make it a cost-effective way to remove diesel and contaminants from Fortescue’s train operations.
The two firms will continue to work together to address climate change by creating innovative, environmentally friendly technologies, with an emphasis on high-performance battery and electrification systems.
Then again, their operations are dependent on high-performance battery and electrical systems. Fortescue has also indicated its intention to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.
