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In 2003, Transportation Systems will begin delivering to its customers the cleanest diesel electric locomotives ever made.
GE Evolution Series locomotives meet 2005 U.S. environmental regulations two years ahead of schedule, cutting emissions by 40% while significantly increasing fuel efficiency. Transportation Systems’ six years of locomotive research and investment in new emissions technology has already yielded 25 U.S. patents, 13 patents pending and 18 invention disclosures. In 2003, the first 35 pre-production units will begin two years of rigorous trials with North American railroads to ensure the highest reliability when they enter active service.
Transportation Systems will also accelerate investments in advanced rail technologies such as information networks, signaling electronics, remote control locomotives and hybrid energy storage devices, all of which will enable its global customers to manage their operations with maximum efficiency.
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Charlene T. Begley
President and CEO
GE Transportation Systems
2002 REVENUES: $2.3 billion
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1887 : Transportation Systems
Electrified Railways: Edison colleague Frank Sprague develops first successful urban electric railway technology. Sprague Electric Motor later becomes part of GE. 2002 Transportation Systems revenues: $2.3 billion
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