And I thought they were supposed to be shying away from fossil fuels.

  • @vxx@lemmy.world
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    We’re talking about charging EVs with diesel generators, which is indeed not as effective as a diesel vehicle.

    Even the hybrid trains dont power the electric motor with their diesel Motor. The electric Motor uses excess heat and break energy to get powered.

    • @JcbAzPx@lemmy.world
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      Freight trains have been using a diesel generator to directly provide energy to electric motors on each wheel for a long time now. The only difference to car hybrids is the train doesn’t use a battery in between.