Electro-Motive's SD70ACe Locomotive in Service
2005 Emissions-Compliant Locomotive is Pulling Coal Trains

LaGrange, Illinois - General Motors Electro-Motive Division today announced that its Tier 2 locomotives have progressed on schedule to the next phase of reliability and performance verification - pulling coal trains in revenue service.

In January 2005, new locomotives are required to meet Tier 2 engine emissions standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As announced in June 2003, the SD70ACe locomotive design uses the well-known and reliable 710 diesel engine to surpass these stringent emissions standards.

For the past nine months, SD70ACe locomotives have logged millions of kilowatt-hours on the tracks of the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado. This has enabled Electro-Motive to test around the clock and exercise every system on the locomotive using the most rigorous verification of reliability and performance.

According to Bill Happel, Vice President of General Motors and General Manager of Electro-Motive, "Many of our customers who have participated in the tests have commented on two things: (1) The reliability benefits of meeting Tier 2 emissions standards without adding any new technologies or complicated equipment to the 710 engine, and (2) The outstanding improvements in ergonomics and maintainability in the new cab and throughout the locomotive.

Happel added: "I am very pleased that the locomotive development program is on schedule and we are moving as planned into the revenue service phase of the program - well ahead of the production date for Tier 2 locomotives."

Two SD70ACe units are providing the first extensive revenue service demonstration on Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS). This will be followed by revenue service demonstrations on other railroads in North America.

The SD70ACe locomotive uses an AC (Alternating Current) traction system to develop a continuous tractive effort of 157,000 lb. for pulling heavy coal trains as well as higher speed intermodal trains. A DC (Direct Current) traction system is also available for operations requiring lower tractive effort levels.

About Electro-Motive: Electro-Motive Division of General Motors markets, designs, sells, manufactures, and services freight and passenger diesel-electric locomotives and diesel marine and power generation products for use worldwide. The division has primary operations in LaGrange, Illinois, USA and in London, Ontario, Canada, as well as relationships with assembly affiliates and sales licensees throughout the world. Electro-Motive and its associates have produced over 58,000 diesel-electric locomotives for customers in 73 countries. Electro-Motive can be found on the Web at www.EMDiesels.com.

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