Fortescue Zero and Downer to jointly design and develop battery electric locomotive

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Fortescue Zero and Downer have announced a collaboration to jointly design and develop a Battery Electric Locomotive (BEL), marking an …

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Transport leaders pursue coordinated industry action to decarbonise sector

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Senior government and industry leaders representing the nation’s transport sector have gathered in Canberra to agree on coordinated, sector-wide actions …

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The future of rail: battery vs hydrogen

Siemens Mobility has developed both hydrogen and battery powered trains. IMAGE:Siemens Mobility

In the quest for sustainable rail travel, the debate rages on between two contenders, hydrogen vs. battery-powered trains. Siemens Mobility is …

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Back for the long haul

Downer has a range of engineering capabilities already on hand but has also recruited global experts to join the team. Image: Downer

Downer Group has returned to the freight market with a focus on decarbonisation and working closely with customers and industry …

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