The pilot project will be implemented in 2025 on the Willits-Fort Bragg routeseeking to renew the underutilized rail infrastructure and reduce the carbon footprint of the local supply chain.
- Glīd + Mendoza Railway: strategic alliance.
- Pilot test in 64.4 km in California.
- Hybrid and autonomous vehicles, without transfers.
- Objective: Decarbonize rural logistics.
- Potential to replicate in other regions.
GLīd and Mendoza Railway forge a strategic alliance to accelerate the mobility of autonomous load in northern California
GLīd Technologies and Mendoza Railway have announced a strategic alliance to test and deploy hybrid and freelancer vehicles in the historic railway line between Willits and Fort Bragg, California. This collaboration seeks SUPPLY INFRASTRUCTURE REVITALIZATIONmodernize regional logistics and offer a sustainable alternative to conventional transport systems.
first global implementation of this technology
The pilot project will use the Glider Ma road-cherroril hybrid vehicle with driver, and the Ar2rva completely autonomous model, to tour a railway route of 64.4 kilometers. The objective is to prove the performance, reliability and scalability of this technology in a complex rural environment, retaining the railway heritage while innovation is promoted.
Intelligent infrastructure for forgotten communities
In addition to implementing new technology, the project focuses on Community inclusion, labor training and public-private coordinationessential elements to achieve state and federal support. The proposed model makes the train a modern environment, cleaner, smarter and more inclusiveenhancing mobility in traditionally marginalized areas of logistics development.
Reduction of environmental impact on transportation
By using hybrid energy with biodiesel and reduce the need for cranes, chassis and heavy machinery, this technology Eliminates the inefficient points of Transhipdo y significantly reduces the carbon footprint of land transport of goods. This represents a key innovation in the decarbonization of logistics chainsespecially in sectors such as agriculture, mining and energy.
A replicable model for the future of the regional railroad
Both companies expect this collaboration to become a national model for the Renaissance of the short distance railwaysespecially in rural environments. The project rescues a way with more than a century of history and makes it an innovation laboratory for the mobility of the 21st century.
Potential of this technology
Emission reduction. The use of hybrid and autonomous systems decreases traditional diesel dependence, reducing CO₂ emissions and other pollutants.
Existing infrastructure reuse. Instead of building new roads or ferrovías, Optimize what has already been builtreducing the consumption of resources and the environmental impact of new works.
Decentralization of logistics. It allows to bring ecological transport solutions to rural and remote communities, decentralizing the benefits of sustainability.
Impulse to the circular economy. By eliminating intermediate stages in the logistics chain, such as the use of transhipment cranes or platforms, energy and time waste is reduced, increasing operational efficiency.
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