Next-level power options

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 emission standard is scheduled to take effect in 2015. Tier 4 requires that diesel engines’ nitrous oxide is reduced by 76% and particulate emissions are reduced by 70%. A great deal of innovation has taken place as locomotive builders work to produce units that will comply with the new standard. Some locomotive manufacturers are developing fuel efficient, environmentally friendly generator set units while others are working with liquefied natural gas technology. Innovation is expected to continue in the new year. This article highlights developments and innovation at six different locomotive manufacturers, looking at their recent activity and projections for the future, as well as the state of the market.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.progressiverailroading.com/mechanical/article/Locomotive-manufacturers-offer-new-solutions-for-railroads-evolving-motive-power-needs--38680
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/4175009
• Authors:
  • Weart, Walter
• Publication Date: 2013-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 36, 38, 40, 42
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Environmental protection; Liquefied natural gas; Locomotive builders; Nitrogen oxides; Particulates; Pollutants; Standards
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Railroads; I15: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01515476
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 24 2014 8:42AM