What does ES44C4 stand for?

What does ES44C4 stand for?

The ES44C4 (Evolution Series, 4400 HP, C to denote 3 axles per truck, 4 traction motors) was introduced in 2009. While similar to the ES44AC, the ES44C4 has two traction motors per truck, instead of the conventional three such as on the ES44AC.

How much does a Tier 4 gevo cost?

InterMountain HO GE ET44AC GEVO Tier 4, DCC, TNMR #2027 497106-02

How much horsepower does a ES44AC have?

The General Electric ES44AC (or simply, “GEVO”) is a energy-efficient, 4,400 hp locomotive which was first introduced into full production in 2005, with the first ES44AC prototype built in November 2002.

How much does a gevo weigh?

42,300 lbs.
Prime Mover

How much does an ES44AC cost?

$2.5 million each
The new GE ES44AC locomotives, which cost $2.5 million each, are 18 percent more fuel efficient than other alternatives that IAIS looked into. Miller said one of the new 4,400-horsepower units will pull a train equivalent to what two or three of its current units can handle.

What is a Tier 4 Credit locomotive?

Tier 4 locomotives are compliant with the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards and will reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 85 percent compared to older locomotives.

How much horsepower does a SD70ACe have?

4,300 horsepower
SD70ACe is equipped with EMD’s 16-710-G3C-T2 prime mover, rated at 4,300 horsepower (3,200 kW); later Tier 3 models are rated at 4,500 horsepower (3,400 kW), and have a thermal efficiency of almost 36%. They are rated at 157,000 lbf (700 kN) continuous tractive effort (191,000 lbf (850 kN) starting).

What does gevo stand for?

GEVO