Vale's new locomotives cut fuel consumption by 6%
VALE•Vale completed its first Evolution locomotive for the Vitória-Minas railway, with five units due by year-end. The new model uses 6% less fuel than existing models and can operate with biodiesel blends of up to 25%.
1. Locomotive rollout
Vale completed its first Evolution locomotive for the Vitória-Minas railway, with five units due by year-end as part of a 50-locomotive fleet renewal. The model increases traction capacity by more than 50% and consumes 6% less fuel than existing models.
2. Fuel and emissions targets
The locomotives can operate with biodiesel blends of up to 25%, while tests of ethanol blended with diesel are continuing through early 2028. The fleet upgrade supports Vale's targets to cut carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
