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Curve

 

Thanks! Here is the big news from the GE press release.

 

GE’s innovative engine technology reduces emissions without the use of costly fuel additives, like the existing emissions-reducing additive Urea. Fuel additives are an impractical option for trains because their use would require an extensive network of refueling stations.

 

http://www.ecomagination.com/c...d-setting-locomotive

 

That lays down the gauntlet for every other locomotive manufacturer.

 

Originally Posted by Ted Hikel:

Curve

 

Thanks! Here is the big news from the GE press release.

 

GE’s innovative engine technology reduces emissions without the use of costly fuel additives, like the existing emissions-reducing additive Urea. Fuel additives are an impractical option for trains because their use would require an extensive network of refueling stations.

 

http://www.ecomagination.com/c...d-setting-locomotive

 

That lays down the gauntlet for every other locomotive manufacturer.

 

Looks like another demo scheme I'll need!!

I wish that the EPA would have the laws of diminishing returns explained to them.   Each time they add another "tier" the amount of improvement is less significant than the previous tier, while the costs of achieving it go up.

 

I'm surprised that the EPA hasn't thought about the pollution that comes from home heating systems (oil or natural gas).  You can't tell me that these systems are already perfectly clean.

 

Stuart

Originally Posted by Stuart

 

I'm surprised that the EPA hasn't thought about the pollution that comes from home heating systems (oil or natural gas).  You can't tell me that these systems are already perfectly clean.

 

In the land of Fruits-n-Nuts specifically the Bay Area, they have the un-elected BAAQMD (Bay Area Air Quality Management District), they like to call "Spare the Air days" and ask that you do not BBQ, Mow lawn, drive or use any gas powered equipment, and in the Winter especially on Christmas they will fine you for using a FIREPLACE!  Oh Yeah, they have people that drive around looking.

Home heaters and tankless water heaters that are natural gas fired do have standards to meet regarding Carbon Monoxide - I'm talking about ones that are vented to the exterior of home.

The Utility company has raised rates to bring in several million dollars extra that strictly goes towards Cap and trade tax.

Train Related? Yes, BNSF had their fleet of 7700's designated to California because of their emissions standards.

The US government has exploded over 300 Nuclear weapons in our atmosphere since the 40's but somehow they feel they have the right to legislate CO2 emissions from our vehicles. I'm pretty sure the two aren't equal...

 

Kudos to GE for meeting the challenge though. They stand to benefit from these imposed mandates by solving the technical problems. Modern locomotives will just continue to get more and more complex.

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