The OptiFuel Story
Who We Are
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.
OptiFuel works as a systems integrator with strategic partners to engineer innovative technology that is low-risk, modular, and has flexible fuel options consisting of affordable renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen fuels. Products include switcher and line haul freight locomotives, RNG and hydrogen tenders, stationary and mobile refueling systems, and mobile and stationary standby and emergency generators.
Services include sales, leasing, long-term maintenance, and refueling services. Customers are expected to achieve heightened reliability, reduced lifetime maintenance costs, minimized downtime, optimized horsepower, and an impressive up to 30% enhancement in fuel economy. OptiFuel’s Total-Zero™ RNG-electric locomotives and hydrogen-electric locomotives are EPA certified as zero NOx and PM emissions and have achieved FRA concurrence.
The Markets We Serve
Learn more about what we’re doing to accelerate the pace to Total-Zero™ emissions in the hard-to-abate transportation and industrial markets.
Rail
Power Generation
Semi-Trucks
Marine
RNG Fuel Supply
Refueling Solutions
Latest News
OptiFuel’s Scott Myers Presenting at 2024 Transportation Technology Center Conference
OptiFuel CEO & President Scott Myers will be presenting a talk entitled “Achieving Low Risk, Affordable Decarbonization of the U.S. Locomotive Fleet to Zero Emissions Using a Diesel-RNG Dual Fuel ‘No Tender’ Solution”.
Achieving Low Risk, Affordable Modernization of the Class 1 Locomotive Fleet to Zero Emissions Using a Diesel-RNG Dual Fuel“No Tender” Solution
OptiFuel’s innovative modular locomotive systems facilitate rapid and efficient production, retrofits, and maintenance – empowering railroads to customize locomotives, efficiently trial and integrate new technologies and fuels, and easily and quickly swap power modules as needed.
A Vision for the Future of Freight Rail – OptiFuel Presentation at Surface Transportation Board Hearing
In stark contrast to the cautious outlook from Class 1 railroads, OptiFuel presented a dynamic strategic roadmap for the growth, sustainability, and revitalization of the U.S. rail sector, catalyzed by next-generation modular locomotive technologies that are not only zero-emission but also superior in performance, efficiency, and safety.