How cruise control and book-and-claim can decarbonize US railroads

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By Jim GilesAug 19, 2026, 6:06 pm416 ptsTop
Shifting freight from road to rail could avoid the release of millions of tons of carbon dioxide and help companies cut shipping emissions. That’s largely a function of increased efficiency: 1 gallon of fuel can move 1 ton of cargo around 150 miles by truck — but more than 400 miles by rail. To fully…

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