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1*A DMU powered by US Railcar’s Natural Gas propulsion module becomes a ‘GMU’
Introducing TheWorld’s First GMU
A Greener, QuieterLower-Cost Alternative for Passenger Rail--- and a Quick Start That’s A ‘Natural’*
US Railcar Is Developing A Natural Gas Powered Self-Propelled Passenger Rail Car
We have vetted our ideas with and received feedback from…
• Major Transit Agencies• State and Federal Departments of Transportation• Natural Gas Suppliers• Component Designers and Vendors• Propulsion Experts• The Center for Automotive Research at Ohio State University• Marketplace and Professional Field Work• Factory visits• Consultation with key congressional committees/staff…
US Railcar’s Natural Gas Powered Passenger Rail Car will help you optimize your fleet investment
resources!
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And There Is More...
Cost-Effective EMU/DMU to GMU/Dual Mode Conversions
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End of service life EMUs or DMU --- or those facing a midlife overhaul ---
• Are good candidates for NG conversion and refurbishment by US Railcar
• Can become dual mode Natural Gas/Electric railcars
• DMU conversions can also get a more efficient mechanical drive.
• For every 8 trainsets carrying 140 passengers, each averaging 125,000 miles per year (about 5 trips per day), GMUs offer…
• Lower Lifetime Ownership Costs• $1 Million less maintenance over 30 years• $125,000+ annual fuel savings
• Reduced emissions and noxious fumes may permit tunnel operation
• 5,000-10,000 pounds lighter
• Converting existing DMUs should yield 3-4 year ROI (fuel-maintenance)
• US Railcar’s Clean, Quiet, Efficient (CQE) GMU would help transit agencies avoid the capital and maintenance costs of electrification
What $200 Million in upfront savings could mean:
100 years of clean CNG fuel for US Railcar’s GMU
GMU Benefits: The Numbers
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GMU Features
• Service range: about 200 miles for commuter/intercity
• Fuel: Liquid Natural Gas or Compressed Natural Gas to extend range
• Total Power: 1200 HP, 1000 HP for Propulsion
• Speed: 79 mph (or faster with 2 powered GMUs)
• Vehicle Safety: Working closely with FRA to assure safety compliance; enabling operations on freight rails without waivers
• NG Safety: Per FRA and FTA regulations
• Interoperable with AAR standard connections and couplers
• Single level seating per customer requirement: 70-90
• Bi-level seating per customer requirement: 150-188
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Concept Phase: DoneFinal Design: In ProcessDemonstrator: On the Way
• A provisional patent application has been issued to USR for our natural gas self propelled passenger rail car concept.
• The renowned Center for Automotive Research (CAR) at Ohio State University is an advisor on this project.
• Partners in transit agencies have committed to contributing existing cars for EMU and DMU conversions
• Andrew Littlefair, CEO of Clean Energy Fuels (a T. Boone Pickett company) and Jim Needham of PSI Engines are advisors to US Railcar on this project.
• Safety discussions with FRA have started.
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Contacts and Reference
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Barry Fromm - CEO [email protected] Molitoris - President [email protected] RePass - Development [email protected] Steve Fuhrman, Railplan International
– Engineering & Design [email protected]
www.usrailcar.com614-246-9465
Improving a Quick Start solutions for commuter and transit!
For video proof of the CNG tank safety:Bullets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irvktfQvu4M&feature=relatedDynamite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZUK-HJOfvU&feature=relatedImpact testing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-ExcJ7PaRc
