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PIVOT
Pivot
Pivot is an advanced railcar remote monitoring solution by ZTR that provides near real-time insights on location, impact detection, door and hatch status, load monitoring, handbrake position and more.
Battling the Dead-Won't-Start Dilemma
In the fast-paced world of locomotive transportation, time is of the essence. Unfortunately, a problem frequently haunts railway operators - the dreaded dead-won't-start (DWS) events.
The Future of Hybrid-Electric Locomotives
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Union Pacific Railroad and ZTR Control Systems (“ZTR”), a green technology company and leader in locomotive control systems, today announced a partnership to build hybrid-electric locomotives.
Improving Locomotive Starting Performance
A comprehensive review on the application of supercapacitor starting assist technology on locomotive starting performance.
Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs
Fuel consumption is a critical concern in the rail industry, accounting for a substantial portion of operational costs. Locomotives have a significant appetite for fuel, with consumption rates ranging from 4-5 gallons per hour while idling to nearly 200 gallons per hour for larger locomotive engine sizes at higher-notch settings. A rough diesel price of $4 per gallon can cost a locomotive over $800 in fuel per hour of operation.
Railway Interchange 2023
Join us at Railway Interchange 2023, the premier event for the rail industry in North America! Taking place from October 1-4, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN, this exhibition and educational conference will bring together a diverse range of companies and organizations from all sectors of the rail industry.
Supercapacitors
The starting process requires a robust and efficient energy source when powering locomotives. Traditional batteries have long been used for this purpose, but supercapacitors have emerged as a game-changing technology in recent years.
Business Case: NEXSYS III-i
Railroad Operations want reliability, durability, and diagnostics. Railroads also want long-term availability with a supplier that supports their products. For these reasons and more, railroads choose NEXSYS III-i from ZTR Control Systems.
Improving Locomotive Starting Performance
This webinar will review data collected from the ZTR KickStart supercapacitor technology that has been installed on thousands of locomotives globally and highlights opportunities to:
- Reduce fuel consumption
- Reduce locomotive emissions
- Improve locomotive availability
Business Case: KickStart
The reliability of a locomotive is essential to railway operations. Locomotive batteries are expensive to replace and the cost of a failed start can affect operational costs. The importance of improving locomotive reliability and availability cannot be understated. KickStart improves starting reliability and battery health for a direct impact to the bottom line and a strong return on investment.