GE Transportation
Evolution
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Series Locomotive
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Technology leadership of the Evolution Series Locomotive
A closer look at the Evolution Series Locomotive reveals how GE Transportation’s advanced technology brings savings
in fuel and maintenance costs while protecting the environment.
Evolution Series Engine
Powered by GE Transportation’s 12-cylinder diesel engine, the Evolution Series Engine produces the same 4,400 HP
as its 16-cylinder predecessor — with less fuel. This 45-degree, 12-cylinder, 4-stroke, turbocharged engine provides
eciency, fewer emissions and extended overhaul
intervals. The engine also uses enhanced cooling
and higher-strength materials that dramatically
improve reliability and allow for future increases in
power and eciency.
The Evolution Series Locomotive meets the most
stringent emissions standards including U.S. EPA
Tier 3 and EU IIIa.
The Evolution Series Engine also is oered in a
16-cylinder conguration that delivers 6,000 HP.
Air-to-air cooling
The locomotive incorporates GE Transportation’s most
advanced cooling system in rail transport. In addition to
a standard radiator and fan conguration, locomotives
powered by the Evolution Series Engine use an advanced
air-to-air cooling system for engine combustion air to
enhance performance while lowering emissions.
AC individual-axle traction control
Evolution Series Locomotives deliver GE Transportation’s
industry-leading AC individual-axle traction-control
technology that enables greater hauling power by
signicantly reducing slippage on startups, inclines
and during suboptimal track conditions. This unique
technology ensures optimum performance, less wasted
energy and substantially reduces maintenance costs
and associated down time during the locomotive’s
life compared to older DC and other AC technology
traction systems.
Dynamic braking
In addition to air brakes, the Evolution Series Locomotive
is equipped with dynamic braking technology that
reduces wheel and brake shoe wear by an estimated 20
to 40%, depending on usage. Delivering up to 117,000
lbs. of (AC) braking eort, the locomotive uses eldtested grids and blowers from GE Transportation’s
AC 4400 and Dash 9 locomotives. The braking grids
are also completely isolated for greater reliability and
simplied maintenance.
Computer-controlled architecture
The locomotive features sophisticated operator controls
that improve diagnostics and simplify operation. The
consolidated control architecture of the Evolution Series
Locomotive makes it easier to upgrade software and
download data. “Smart” displays eliminate several
add-on black boxes in favor of a computer and
display combination that enhances both reliability
and operator ergonomics.
A new generation in GE Transportation’s locomotive legacy
For more than a century, GE Transportation has been
a global leader in freight and passenger rail. As a
principal manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives,
GE Transportation has a rich history lled with industry
rsts and innovations that have produced a succession
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of world-class models that include the Universal
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Locomotive, the Dash
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Locomotive, the GENESIS¶ Series Locomotive,
Tiger
the AC4400 Locomotive, the C-Series
Series Locomotive, the Blue
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Locomotive, the
Series
PowerHaul Series Locomotive and the Evolution Series
Locomotive.
A product of ecomagination
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GE Transportation was mindful of the environment
when it developed the Evolution Series Locomotive.
Not only was it essential to build a powerful, reliable
and ecient locomotive, controlling its environmental
impact also was critical.
The results are remarkable:
The Evolution Series
Locomotive represents one
of GE’s most prominent
ecomagination products.
Ecomagination is GE’s
commitment to build innovative products that maximze
environmental and economic impact. Products with
GE’s ecomagination designation undergo a rigorous
process to prove they measurably help customers’
performance and bottom lines while simultaneously
improving their environmental performance.
The Evolution Series Locomotive
The current Evolution Series Locomotive is the result of a
10-year, $400 million investment by GE Transportation.
Introduced in 2005, it is an incredible combination of
power, performance and eciency. These locomotives
provide measurably higher reliability and lower lifecycle costs than previous GE Transportation models.
They also apply GE Transportation’s proprietary AC
propulsion technology and control equipment that are
more reliable and provide superior performance. The
Evolution Series Locomotive is so powerful that one
12-cylinder locomotive can pull the equivalent of 170
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Boeing
exible global platform, the Evolution Series Locomotive
is designed to meet global market needs and comply
with current and future emissions standards.
Today, more than 5,000 Evolution Series Locomotives
are operating in 10 countries.
747 jetliners. Built on a forward-looking and
Reducing fuel use and lowering emissions
Evolution Series Locomotives:
• Use up to 5% less fuel while reducing emissions
by more than 40% compared to previous GE
Transportation models
• Are 6% more fuel ecient than GE Transportation’s
closest competitor in North America as validated
by a nationally recognized, independent research
institute
• Meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emissions standards by 2015
• Meet EU IIIa emissions standards
• Meet Russian GOST Standards and Safety Norms
• Are designed to more easily accommodate future
EPA, UIC and GOST emissions requirements
Evolution Series Locomotive global platform
In Australia, GE Transportation’s Evolution Series Locomotive brings advanced
locomotive technology to the energy-intensive mining industry. Rio Tinto
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Iron Ore
operations in the country’s Pilbara region.
In Brazil, the 6,000 HP Evolution Series ES58ACi Locomotive was modied to
run on biodiesel fuel to comply with Brazil’s renewable energy regulations.
These models transport iron ore from the edges of the Amazon region to the
port at Sao Luis by Vale
In China, GE Transportation’s Evolution China Mainline Locomotive is powered
by a 6,000 HP engine. This custom-built locomotive is designed to achieve
75% more HP and produce 28% less nitrogen oxide (NOx) per HP hour than the
locomotives in China’s current mainline eet.
depends on Evolution Series Locomotives to support its mining
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, the largest Brazilian mining company.
The exibility to meet localized needs around the world
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In Egypt, Egyptian National Railway
Evolution Series Locomotive — in 2009. Transporting freight and passengers,
these locomotives provide best-in-class fuel eciency to signicantly reduce
ENR’s fuel consumption.
(ENR) introduced its rst AC model — the
GE’s Global Research Centers
At GE’s ve Global Research Centers, more than 2,800 researchers work to uncover technological breakthroughs in
all of GE’s businesses. From appliances and medical imaging to jet and locomotive engines, these centers are the
cornerstone of GE’s technology leadership. Locations include:
Headquarters
Niskayuna, New York, United States
John F. Welch Technology Centre
Bangalore, India
Brazil Global Research Center
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
China Technology Center
Shanghai, China
GE Global Research — Europe
Munich, Germany
GE Transportation’s global manufacturing capabilities and partner facilities
Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, South Africa, Turkey and the United States
In Kazakhstan, Evolution Series Locomotives are assembled in a new plant
in Astana, helping modernize the country’s rail infrastructure, diversify its
economy and strengthen its manufacturing industry.
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In Mongolia, the Evolution Series Locomotive runs on the Ulaanbaatara
Railway, a key gateway connecting landlocked Mongolia with the countries of
Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia.
In North America, Evolution Series Model ES44AC transports raw materials,
nished goods, coal, grain and commodities on the continent’s vast and
diverse rail infrastructure.
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In North America, BNSF
is using Evolution Series ES44C4 Locomotives as a
cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to DC-powered locomotives.
The advanced technology of of the ES44C4 Locomotive reduces fuel use by
17% and emissions by 70% compared to existing DC locomotives.
Evolution Series Locomotive by the numbers
• Evolution Series Locomotives are the result of a 10-year, $400 million investment by GE.
• Its 12-cylinder diesel engine produces the same 4,400 HP as its 16-cylinder predecessor.
• More than 5,000 are operating around the world.
• When compared to previous GE Transportation models, the Evolution Series Locomotive uses up
to 5% less fuel during its lifetime or enough to power another Evolution Series Locomotive for
more than half a year.
• The Evolution Series Locomotive reduces emissions by more than 40% compared to previous
GE Transportation models.
• Each Evolution Series Locomotive has an annual positive GHG emission impact equivalent to
removing 55 cars from the road or planting 75 acres of trees when compared to other heavy-
haul freight locomotives operating today.
• One 12-cylinder Evolution Series Locomotive can pull the equivalent of 170 Boeing 747 jetliners.
• If every freight train in North America were pulled by an Evolution Series Locomotive, the annual
reduction of smog-producing pollutants would be like removing 48 million cars from the road.
• Compared to locomotives manufactured 20 years ago, GE Transportation’s Evolution Series
Locomotive reduces pollution by producing more than 70% fewer particulates and 60% fewer
nitrogen oxide emissions.
Passenger rail
In the 1990s, GE Transportation developed the GENESIS Series Passenger
Locomotive, a lightweight, low-prole and fuel-ecient model used throughout
North America for inter-city and commuter service. With increasing demands
to reduce commute times, emissions and fuel consumption, GE Transportation
has developed the next generation passenger locomotive. This new HSP46
Locomotive uses GE Transportation’s Evolution Series Locomotive technology
and reaches up to 110 miles per hour.
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Evolution Series Locomotive is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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Universal Series Locomotive is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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Dash Series Locomotive is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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To learn more,
visit www.getransportation.com.
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Blue Tiger Locomotive is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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GENESIS Series Locomotive is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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C-Series Locomotive is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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Boeing is a trademark of The Boeing Company. ‡‡Rio Tinto Iron Ore is a
trademark of Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
National Railway is a trademark of Egyptian National Railway.
baatar Railway is a trademark of Ulaanbaatar Railway.
trademark of BNSF Railway Company.
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noted, are owned or licensed by General Electric Company or its subsidiaries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to
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Vale is a trademark of Vale. ¶¶Egyptian
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