Reallocating power among the lead and trail units in a locomotive consist can save fuel. GE’s Consist Manager computer control system is the first product to make it happen—by continuously monitoring and selecting the optimal notches across a consist. The engineer chooses the throttle notch as normal. The changes in notches are then automatic. And so are the fuel savings.
Features
Needed on lead unit only, although economies gained across the consist
No need for unit insolation
Capable of operating with units from both GE and EMD* in trail
Benefits & Value
Minimizes middle-notch (N3-N6) fuel inefficiencies without compromising total power, adhesion or safety
1-3% fuel savings for each locomotive
Can be used in combination with other fuel savings solutions
Lowers NOx emissions by up to 3%
* EMD is a trade designator of Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. GE is not an authorized EMD distributor, nor is otherwise associated or affiliated with EMD. However, GE does represent that its replacement parts, components, subsystems and services are compatible with and usable on EMD locomotives and engines
