Life cycle costing analysis of a retrofitted hydrogen-powered locomotive: Canadian context

IF 7.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment Pub Date : 2024-06-20 DOI:10.1016/j.trd.2024.104295

Lizette Correa, Faran Razi, Rehan Sadiq, Kasun Hewage

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The transportation sector must adopt cleaner alternatives to meet global emission reduction goals and attain net-zero emissions by 2050. Hydrogen stands out as a promising solution for decarbonizing the railway sector. This study conducts an economic assessment of hydrogen locomotives, considering their entire life cycle. Life cycle costs are analyzed across various travel scenarios and life stages. For shorter distances, the operational phase and capital costs of retrofitting components contribute 64% and 21% to the total life cycle costs, respectively. In contrast, longer distances are dominated by the operational phase, representing nearly 90% of the total costs. Clean hydrogen must reduce costs to compete with diesel locomotives, as only non-sustainable hydrogen currently matches diesel operational expenses. Anticipated advancements in hydrogen technology are expected to make clean hydrogen more accessible, leading to a significant reduction in the life cycle costs of hydrogen locomotives.

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改装氢动力机车的生命周期成本分析：加拿大背景

运输部门必须采用更清洁的替代品，以实现全球减排目标，并在 2050 年前实现净零排放。氢能是铁路部门实现脱碳的一个前景广阔的解决方案。本研究对氢能机车的整个生命周期进行了经济评估。研究分析了各种旅行方案和生命周期阶段的生命周期成本。对于较短距离，运营阶段和改装部件的资本成本分别占总生命周期成本的 64% 和 21%。相比之下，较长距离的运行阶段成本占总成本的近 90%。清洁氢气必须降低成本才能与柴油机车竞争，因为目前只有不可持续的氢气才能与柴油机车的运营成本相匹配。预计氢技术的进步将使清洁氢更容易获得，从而大幅降低氢机车的生命周期成本。

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Transportation Research Part D-transport and Environment 工程技术-运输科技

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期刊介绍： Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment focuses on original research exploring the environmental impacts of transportation, policy responses to these impacts, and their implications for transportation system design, planning, and management. The journal comprehensively covers the interaction between transportation and the environment, ranging from local effects on specific geographical areas to global implications such as natural resource depletion and atmospheric pollution. We welcome research papers across all transportation modes, including maritime, air, and land transportation, assessing their environmental impacts broadly. Papers addressing both mobile aspects and transportation infrastructure are considered. The journal prioritizes empirical findings and policy responses of regulatory, planning, technical, or fiscal nature. Articles are policy-driven, accessible, and applicable to readers from diverse disciplines, emphasizing relevance and practicality. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions and welcome contributions from economically developing and advanced countries alike, reflecting our international orientation.