• Hypx@kbin.social
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    arrow-down
    11
    ·
    10 months ago

    You actually want hydrogen trucks. It actually has the energy density needed.

    • MrMakabar@slrpnk.net
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      4
      ·
      10 months ago

      In a train a single train driver can transport a hundred containers. In a truck it is one. Similar story for other types of freight. At the same time electric trains are incredibly efficient, do not need recharging and are a common well understood technology. So you already have economy of scale for electric trains, whereas hydrogen trucks are extremely rarer.

      The only situation hydrogen trucks are better then trains, is transporting a bit of cargo to a very remote location.

      • Hypx@kbin.social
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        arrow-down
        3
        ·
        10 months ago

        Except you have to have overhead powerlines. Not feasible in every location. Otherwise, your trains are diesel powered.