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EMD NOx Reducing 710 Engine Overhaul Kit Phase 1
| Sub-Grantees: | Electro Motive Diesel, Inc.
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EMD (ELECTRO MOTIVE DIESEL) proposes a repower kit for older switch locomotives that will provide 75% reduction in NOx emission and over 60% reduction in PM (Particulate Matter) emission from current EPA Tier 0 switch standards. In addition the repower kit also provides fuel savings of about 10% that would reduce the green house gas emission. This kit will also include the “Auto Start Stop System” that will further reduce engine out emissions and fuel consumption.
The older switch locomotives operating in Texas typically operate below 225C approximately 80% of their duty cycle. Currently there are in excess of 200 older switch locomotives operating in Houston/Galveston area and these units alone provides and opportunity to reduce in excess of 3000 tons NOx /year.
EMD will provide a fully integrated with proven technology and reliability. These kits will have components that are common with the current high horsepower fleet. This provides an opportunity for the railroads to carry fewer parts and a familiar technology for the railroad maintenance personnel.
This technology will be available for demonstration in mid 2008 and for commercial application starting 2009.
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