Locomotive Test Report

Switching locomotive attains 11.83% fuel economy

Extract from the Report: Emissions and Fuel Economy Test Final Report (OAE-APSI-4) Locomotive EMD Engine.

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Ocean Air Environmental LLC (OAE) was retained to evaluate the impact of the Fitch Fuel Catalyst on an in service locomotive operated on off-road diesel fuel purchased in the State of California at the time of the evaluations, July 2005 and March 2006.

All emissions except for CO were reduced and fuel economy improved as a result of the installation of the Fitch Fuel Catalyst on board the test vehicle.