Tag: biocoke

Tobu Railway tested biofuel for coal-fired steam locomotives in eastern Japan

Tobu Railway tested biofuel for coal-fired steam locomotives in eastern Japan

February 18, 2024 |

In Japan, Kyodo News reported that Tobu Railway Co., the operator of coal-fired steam locomotives in the tourist spot of Nikko in eastern Japan is trialing a biofuel as a way to cut its carbon dioxide emissions. Tobu Railway Co. said it started the trial, set to last around one year, on January 31, partially […]

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Japanese tourist trains start trialing biocoke and UCO-based biodiesel

Japanese tourist trains start trialing biocoke and UCO-based biodiesel

February 12, 2024 |

In Japan, Kyodo News reports began a one-year trial of biocoke in its coal-fired steam locomotives on Jan. 31 as it aims to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. The biocoked is made from made from buckwheat chaff, wood chips, coffee grounds and other materials and is blended at 40% with coal during the trial. Another […]

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