OptiFuel Systems is a solution provider designing and manufacturing zero emission products and services in the hard-to-abate transportation and industrial markets, specifically in rail, marine and power generation.
About OptiFuelMarkets We ServeAn industry choking for change.
If the railroads wants to eliminate their carbon footprint, they must decarbonize line haul locomotives that emit 85% of all criteria and greenhouse gas emissions.
38,000
Diesel-powered locomotives in the U.S. alone
4.2 billion
gallons of diesel fuel burned by U.S. trains every year
43 million
tons of greenhouse gas emissions produced annually in the U.S.
Over 50%
of diesel locomotives are beyond end-of-life, with many over 50 years old
“I believe the decarbonizing of the global economy is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime…The next 1,000 unicorns won’t be search engines or social media companies, they’ll be sustainable, scalable innovators — startups that help the world decarbonize and make the energy transition affordable for all consumers.”
Larry Fink, CEO, Blackrock
Our Solutions
OptiFuel delivers deep impact.
We design and build locomotives powered by renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen, with a mission to decarbonize the world’s 124,000 diesel locomotives by 2050.
Cost-effective modular deployment drives value — making it efficient to produce, operate, and maintain.
Reduces fuel usage by an estimated 20-30% over diesel, saving US railroads approximately $1.7 billion in annual fuel expense.
Eliminates 925,000 short tons of annual criteria emissions and 43 million metric tons of annual CO2 emissions in the US.
Why Renewable Fuels?
Renewable fuels empower heavy-duty transportation by eliminating carbon emissions, mitigating environmental impact, and fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.
Certified Zero Emission Solutions
OptiFuel is spearheading the sustainable revolution in rail, leading in the attainment of emissions and safety certifications for zero emission locomotives and equipment.
Federal Railroad Administration
- 2019: Tier 4 Locomotive
- 2019: Gen 1 Fuel Storage System (CNG/RNG)
- 2024 (In Process): Gen 2 Fuel Storage System (H2)
- 2024 (In Process): TotalZero™ Switcher Locomotive
- 2024: Gen 2+ Fuel Storage System (RNG/H2)
- 2024: Gen 3 Fuel Storage System (RNG/H2)
- 2025: Gen 4 Fuel Storage System (RNG/H2)
Environmental Protection Agency
- NOx Emissions: 0.000g/bhp-hp
- PM Emissions: 0.000g/bhp-hp
- Carbon Intensity with RNG: <0
- 2018: POFSG11.9400 Rail Engine, Switcher Applications
- 2022: NOFSG11.9400 Rail Engine, Switcher Applications
- 2022: Switcher Locomotive Model OFS1600BBDC
- 2023: POFSG11.9400 Rail Engine, Switcher Applications
- 2023: Switcher Locomotive Model OFS1600BBDC
Latest News
OptiFuel Total-Zero Locomotives & Rail Solutions
Download OptiFuel’s Introductory Product Brochure to learn more about our RNG, Hydrogen, and Battery-Electric Total-Zero™ Switcher & Line Haul Locomotives, how our modular, scalable locomotive design makes customization, future transitions, and on-rail maintenance possible, and more.
360 Degree 3D Animation of OptiFuel’s Total-Zero™ Modular Locomotive System
Watch a 360º 3D animation of OptiFuel’s Total-Zero™ Modular Locomotive System, showing our Quick-Power Engine Module, Quick-Disconnect Fuel Module, and each of our RNG, Hydrogen, and Battery-Electric Switcher & Line Haul Locomotives.
Progression to Net-Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies for The Rail Sector
On November 27, 2023, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) as part of the US National...