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Battery-Electric Propulsion
Our propulsion system is cost-efficient & carbon-neutral.
Zero-Emission Technology
An effective way to accomplish corporate carbon-reduction goals.
Cogeneration Advantages
Utilizes cogeneration resources for efficient, cost-free electric charging
Environmentally Friendly
Can be introduced into fleets seamlessly without risking service disruption.
Electrovaya & Innovative Rail Technologies Strategic Supply Agreement
Electrovaya to Supply Battery Systems for IRT’s Full Electric Locomotives
Electrovaya to supply battery systems for IRT’s full electric locomotives serving a variety of rail applications including industrial operations, ports, short line railroads, defense, and commuter rail.
The IRT Difference
- One-Hour Fast Charging
- No Speed or Tonnage Restrictions
- All-Weather Operation
- 12-Year Battery Life
- Range up to 125 Miles
- Improved Tractive Effort
- Repower Any Locomotive
- 65% Less Energy
- 40% Less Maintenance
Available Now
Our 100% Battery Electric Locomotives are in service, deployed, and available. Read about our active projects.
Balancing Budget
and Sustainability Goals
Balancing Budget & Sustainability Goals
IRT: A Win for Health, the Environment, and Productivity
Until now, locomotive operators had to choose between technology that offered a cost-effective solution or technology that met corporate carbon-reduction goals. IRT's advanced technology lithium-ion adaptive system provides an opportunity to achieve both – zero-emission locomotives that are less expensive to operate, deliver superior performance, and contribute significantly to corporate carbon reduction goals.
IRT: A Win for Health, the Environment, and Productivity
Until now, locomotive operators had to choose between technology that offered a cost-effective solution or technology that met corporate carbon-reduction goals. IRT's advanced technology lithium-ion adaptive system provides an opportunity to achieve both – zero-emission locomotives that are less expensive to operate, deliver superior performance, and contribute significantly to corporate carbon reduction goals.
Improved Tractive Effort with Scalable Range for Regional Service
1 of 9Zero Emissions: Decarbonize while Increasing Efficiency
2 of 9ATLAS-powered locomotive: 100% Li-Ion Propulsion with Zero Maintenance Batteries
3 of 9Scalable, High-Speed Automated Charging with Flexible On-Board Energy Capacity
4 of 9Industry-Standard Safety Appliances & Functionality
5 of 9Standard Controls with Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics
6 of 9No Diesel. No Oil. No Rotating Assemblies
7 of 9Efficiency by Simplification: 65% Less Fuel Expense and 40% Less Maintenance
8 of 9Available with Regenerative Braking
9 of 9
Accelerating the Transition
to a Greener, Healthier Future
Accelerating the Transition to a Greener, Healthier Future
IRT: Proven, Deployed, and Beneficial
Our propulsion system is not a science experiment. In fact, it has already been successfully deployed in one of America’s major industrial centers. Now, Fortune 500 companies, Ports, Shortline Railroads, snd Commuter Rail can begin the transition and start providing impactful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as well as substantial health benefits to nearby communities by mitigating NOx, particulate matter, and noise emissions.
IRT: Proven, Deployed,
and Beneficial
Our propulsion system is not a science experiment. In fact, it has already been successfully deployed in one of America’s major industrial centers. Now, Fortune 500 companies, Ports, Shortline Railroads, snd Commuter Rail can begin the transition and start providing impactful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as well as substantial health benefits to nearby communities by mitigating NOx, particulate matter, and noise emissions.
Moving Beyond Diesel
IRT Advances Decarbonization with The Next Generation in Locomotive Propulsion
IRT has developed an advanced, battery-electric propulsion system offering scalable Lithium-ion battery and charging infrastructure. Compared to current Tier 4 diesel switchers, IRT repowers are easier to operate and maintain, offer a lower cost of ownership, and zero-emissions — at a competitive price point.
Innovative Rail Technologies
Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Rail Solutions that are Safe, Intelligent, and Reliable.
Traditionally, organizations build a product in search of an application, which often leads to a value mismatch. IRT solves this problem by providing application specific solutions with a holistic approach to implementation and deployment, project management, and post deployment support.
Innovative Rail Technologies
Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Rail
Solutions that are Safe, Intelligent, and Reliable.
Traditionally, organizations build a product in search of an application, which often leads to a value mismatch. IRT solves this problem by providing application specific solutions with a holistic approach to implementation and deployment, project management, and post deployment support.
Moving Beyond Diesel
IRT Advances Decarbonization with The
Next Generation in Locomotive Propulsion
IRT has developed an advanced, battery-electric propulsion system offering scalable Lithium-ion battery and charging infrastructure. Compared to current Tier 4 diesel switchers, IRT repowers are easier to operate and maintain, offer a lower cost of ownership, and zero-emissions — at a competitive price point.
Corporate Management Team
Leverages Expertise and Innovation
Corporate Management Team Leverages Expertise and Innovation
Pushing the Boundaries with Customized Lithium-Ion Rail Solutions
IRT's management team provides broad experience in railroad operations, lithium-ion battery technology applications, public affairs, and grantsmanship. This unique combination of experience and expertise enables them to build safe, well-engineered technologies that are purpose-built for deployment in railroad operations, as well as capture available funding opportunities for their customers.
Pushing the Boundaries with Customized Lithium-Ion Rail Solutions
IRT's management team provides broad experience in railroad operations, lithium-ion battery technology applications, public affairs, and grantsmanship. This unique combination of experience and expertise enables them to build safe, well-engineered technologies that are purpose-built for deployment in railroad operations, as well as capture available funding opportunities for their customers.
Mike Nicoletti
Prior to IRT, Mr. Nicoletti held various finance and mechanical management positions within the railroad industry, and has been instrumental in introducing and deploying alternative fuels into locomotives. Mike holds an MBA from Indiana University.
Ira Dorfman
Prior to IRT, Mr. Dorfman was a public policy professional at the Congressional, federal, state and local levels in clean transportation, including the United States Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Ira holds a Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College.
Rick Herndon
Prior to IRT, Mr. Herndon was the CEO of a lithium-ion battery company with extensive experience deploying lithium-ion battery systems in transportation, including transit buses and underground mining. Rick holds an Executive MBA from Loyola University-Chicago.
Our Mission
Disrupt the rail market with robust Li-Ion battery propulsion technology targeted to rail segments where air quality, operating expense, energy resiliency, safety and environmental justice are paramount.
- Regional Freight Operations
- Port Operations
- Freight Yard Operations
- Captive Industry Operations
- Regional Commuter Locomotives
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Join the growing number of North American companies embracing IRT's Technology to address carbon-reduction goals, reduce operating costs, and mitigate service-disruption risks.