GE Transportation announced the results of a head-to-head fuel test between GE’s Evolution® ES44AC and EMD’s SD70ACe Tier 2 emissions-compliant locomotives. According to an independent research study GE’s locomotives are over 6% more fuel-efficient compared to their EMD counterparts.

“We invested $400 million over eight years to develop the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and low-emissions freight locomotive to-date,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO of GE Transportation. “Fuel-efficiency delivers a real competitive advantage to our railway customers around the world as they lower their operating costs and minimize their carbon footprint worldwide.”

Added Simonelli: “This test result further validates our investment strategy. We designed the Evolution Series Locomotive as a platform for long-term growth. In accordance with our plan, this locomotive already has become a global standard of excellence -- dynamically adapting to serve a diverse range of markets and environments. Furthermore, our leading-edge engine design and computerized controls technology puts us in strong position for future development in areas such as emissions reduction, fuel savings, alternative fuel use as well as hybrid and passenger locomotives.”

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GE Transportation announced today that it has introduced the newest line of fuel efficient and low emissions Evolution® Series locomotives, the Model ES44C4. The new model, which is part of GE’s ecomaginationSM environmental program, delivers a cleaner, faster, safer and more reliable alternative to the aging North American fleet of DC-powered locomotives.

“This latest Evolution Series locomotive is an industry breakthrough, delivering a modern and efficient AC locomotive that replaces the older, less fuel efficient and less emissions friendly, DC-powered models. It also provides a direct replacement option for the current six axle, 4400 HP locomotives being delivered today," said Lorenzo Simonelli, President and CEO of GE Transportation.

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GE Transportation has just announced plans to build a $100 million state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for advanced storage batteries. As the leading producer of diesel-electric locomotives, GE has a rich history of delivering breakthrough technologies that are today commonplace in the rail industry.

GE has invested more than $150 million to develop advanced battery technologies, including a high energy-density sodium-based chemistry battery that will provide energy storage for a variety of applications, including GE Transportation's ecomagination certified Evolution Hybrid Locomotive, mining truck drive system and tugboat electrification.

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On June 19th, GE Transportation presented a check to the March of Dimes for more than $52,000 at GE’s Learning Center Atrium, the most raised ever by GE Transportation and its employees for the March of Dimes. For the past 14 years, GE Transportation has taken the inititative in supporting and raising funds for the March of Dimes through its largest fundraiser, the March for Babies.

GE Transportation announced that it has signed a contract valued at more than €47 million ($60million) with Trenitalia, the operation company of the Italian State Railways, for the design,supply and installation of 400 on board Sistema di Supporto alla Condotta - SSC trainprotection systems for diesel locomotives in Trenitalia’s passenger and cargo fleet.