Comment on Swiss hydrogen-powered train sets 1741-mile record for nonstop travel

• SupraMario@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

  And you think a train full of batteries is going to be able to do what a fuel locomotive can?

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  • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

    Explain to me why it couldn’t.

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    • SupraMario@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

      Range. Plain and simple. It takes 10-15mins to refuel a train, you’re not recharging a massive bank of batteries in 10-15 mins. On top of that, colder areas mean even less range.

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      • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

        This is a commuter train, they’re not running all day. You have plenty of time overnight and between rush hour peaks to charge your train.

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