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Regenerative energy: the Infinity Train
Report summary
As miners seek to decarbonise their operations, opportunities may arise for creative solutions. In this insight, we explore an attention-catching project called the Infinity Train, which harnesses gravity and regenerative braking technology to transport iron ore with zero emissions. This insight addresses the following questions: How does this work? How much emissions savings will be achieved? Can this technology be scaled up to help decarbonise transport and mining globally?
Table of contents
- Executive Summary
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1. How does it work?
- 1.1 In simple terms: regenerative braking
- 1.2 Calculating energy potential
- 1.3 Accounting for losses
- 1.4 Energy storage
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2. The emission savings versus diesel trains
- 2.1 Iron ore rail transport emissions profile
- 2.2 Other examples: hybrid replacing some diesel locomotives with battery
- Conclusion
Tables and charts
This report includes 3 images and tables including:
- Location
- FMG's scope 1 emissions (FY22)
- FMG’s rail – locomotives emissions (FY22)
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