Abatement cost curve analysis of freight rail decarbonization alternatives

被引：2
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作者：
Hernandez, Adrian [1 ]
Ng, Max T. M. [2 ]
Siddique, Choudhury [3 ]
Durango-Cohen, Pablo L. [1 ]
Mahmassani, Hani S. [2 ,4 ]
Elgowainy, Amgad [3 ]
Wang, Michael [5 ]
Zhou , Yan [6 ]
机构：
[1] Northwestern Univ, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, 2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208 USA
[2] Northwestern Univ, Transportat Ctr, 600 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60208 USA
[3] Argonne Natl Lab, Energy Syst & Infrastructure Anal, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439 USA
[4] Northwestern Univ, William A Patterson Distinguished Chair Transporta, 600 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60208 USA
[5] Argonne Natl Lab, Interim Div Director Energy Syst & Infrastruct Ana, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439 USA
[6] Argonne Natl Lab, Interim Ctr Director Syst Assessments, Energy Syst & Infrastruct Anal, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439 USA
来源：
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT | 2024年 / 134卷
关键词：
Decarbonization; Abatement cost; Freight rail; Alternative fuels; Economic analysis; TRANSPORT;
D O I：
10.1016/j.trd.2024.104341
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
This paper investigates decarbonization alternatives for the freight rail industry, considering economic, environmental, and operational aspects. The study compares battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell locomotives, drop-in fuels including biofuels and e-fuels, and overhead catenary electrification through abatement cost analyses. Scenario analysis identifies the costeffectiveness of each of the technologies at different stages of decarbonization in the US Class 1 freight railroad network. We show that though battery locomotives offer a lower-cost decarbonization option in the considered scenarios, green hydrogen fuel-powered locomotives become more attractive when battery charging delays are considered. We introduce the concept of the technology margin to cater for uncertainties in battery charging operations and hydrogen fuel production for cases where carbon taxes are imposed on railroad operations. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and rail operators, contributing to sustainable freight rail operations.
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