BEIJING, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's first batch of hybrid diesel locomotives has been delivered, according to a report in the Science and Technology Daily on Saturday.

CN has deployed a new medium-horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). The 3,200-hp hybrid unit, numbered 7100, is based on a CN ...

This innovative hybrid locomotive will undergo testing in various operational conditions across CN’s network as a pilot ... powered by a 2.4MWh-700HP battery-diesel engine, that is 100% biofuel ...

China's first batch of hybrid diesel locomotives has been delivered ... according to the report. Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.

When the outdoor temperature is between minus 40 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius, a thermal support system cools or heats the locomotive's power battery. Compared to older diesel ...

The 3,200 medium horsepower hybrid unit is built on the traditional CN low horsepower locomotive operating in yards and branch lines. It includes a modern control system, increased horsepower of up to ...