low-emission

adj

low-emission

adj
1

Producing fewer pollutants to be emitted into the atmosphere.

  • a low-emission fuel or vehicle
  • The fleet had been ordered speculatively by Beacon Rail, and intended as heavy shunting and trip locomotives, as well as a viable low-emission replacement for the elderly Class 08/09 'BR Standard large shunter' which dates from the 1950s and 1960s.2025 October 1, “News: Romic offers all 15 Class 18 hybrid shunters for sale”, in RAIL, number 1045, page 13:
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zero-emission vehicle

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