GE’s AC44i locomotives are more fuel efficient and produce lower CO2 emissions than typical locomotives currently operating in South America for freight applications. Compared to locomotives currently deployed in the region, GE’s AC44i locomotives also have a greater continuous tractive effort and a higher adhesion capability, allowing customers to haul the same amount of freight with fewer locomotives.
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Environmental Benefits
GE's AC44i locomotives are more fuel efficient and produce lower CO2 emissions than typical locomotives currently operating in South America for freight applications. The greater hauling ability of GE's AC44i allows a customer who currently uses older GE locomotives to maintain the same hauling potential with fewer AC44i locomotives. For example, a typical South American customer that deploys 2 AC44i models to haul a load that would require 3 older GE locomotives can reduce emissions by more than 2,600 metric tons of CO2 annually.
Operating Benefits
GE's AC44i locomotives are more fuel efficient and produce lower CO2 emissions than typical locomotives currently operating in South America for freight applications. The greater hauling ability of GE's AC44i allows a customer who currently uses older GE locomotives to maintain the same hauling potential with fewer AC44i locomotives. For example, a typical South American customer that deploys 2 AC44i models to haul a load that would require 3 older GE locomotives can reduce annual diesel fuel consumption by more than 984,000 liters under typical operating conditions, a cost savings of approximately 1.47 million Real per year at a fuel price of 1.50 Real/liter.
