China Mainline Evolution Locomotive
GE’s China Mainline Evolution locomotive reduces emissions and is more fuel-efficient than the majority of locomotives in operation in China today. GE Transportation began delivery of 300 locomotives for use on China’s mainline rail system in 2009.
Environmental Benefit
The China Mainline Evolution Locomotive is designed to produce approximately 28 percent less nitrogen oxide (NOx) per horsepower-hour than the locomotives in China's current mainline fleet.
Operating Benefit
The China Mainline Evolution Locomotive is designed to achieve approximately 76 percent greater horsepower than the existing locomotives in China's mainline fleet. This means 4,544 China Mainline Evolution Locomotives could haul the same amount of freight as the 8,000 locomotives in China's current mainline fleet.
The environmental challenge
Locomotives are a critical part of the infrastructure in many ports and cities. The China Mainline Evolution Locomotives present opportunities for GE to focus on reducing environmental impact, while still enhancing power and maintaining this infrastructure.
GE’s innovative solution
The six-axle freight China Mainline Evolution Locomotives will be powered by 16-cylinder, 6,000 horsepower GEVO engines. As a result, they are more fuel-efficient and dramatically reduce emissions when compared to other locomotives in operation in China today.
Environmental impact
If China's current mainline fleet of 8,000 locomotives were replaced with a fleet of 4,544 China Mainline Evolution Locomotives, which would have the same total horsepower, this would avoid the emission of approximately 199,000 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) per year.
Cutting costs
The China Mainline Evolution Locomotive's automatic shutdown system (Automatic Engine Start/Stop - AESS) is designed to reduce its idle time in the rail yard, avoiding up to 35 percent of the fuel, emissions and noise generated in idle mode.
