MRS Logistics, Brazil, has awarded Wabtec a contract worth around Reais 500m ($US 101.5m) for 30 new Evolution series diesel-electric locomotives. Delivery is scheduled to start later this year.<\/p>\n
Launched in 2022, the ES44ACi model is equipped with Evolution series diesel engines, which have an output of 3.3MW with 12 cylinders. The electronically-controlled four-stroke engine is fitted with turbochargers designed to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions due to thermal combustion efficiency combined with a double intake air cooling system.<\/p>\n
According to Mr Guilherme Segalla de Mello, president of MRS Logistics, renewing the fleet is crucial for the company to improve rail freight efficiency and safety.<\/p>\n
The ES44ACi provides an emissions reduction of around 5% compared with its predecessor, the AC4400. The high-strength materials used in production also significantly increase maintenance intervals by around 28%, reducing operating costs throughout the locomotive\u2019s life cycle, MRS says.<\/p>\n
MRS operates a 1643km rail network in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and S\u00e3o Paulo, a region which generates around half of Brazil’s GDP.<\/p>\n
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