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R&D marinized version of the V228 product from 8 to 16 cylinders. through improved lifecycle cost, trade-offs, it also allows us

That engine is called the V228 for the bore size in millimeters. to do concurrent design and reliability demonstrations. We’re

With the advent of emissions regulations for EPA and IMO, able to learn across both applications to make them better

Wabtec developed a marinized version of its Evolution-series where one application might be more extreme from another,

Engine, known as the 250MDA & MDB products. When EPA so we can take the most robust design proven in all applica-

Tier 4 and IMO Tier III were introduced in 2015/2016, Wabtec tions and apply it in the best manner possible. The biggest again offered a marinized version of its Tier 4 solution. Wabtec piece for Tier 4, when we were developing that in the rail in- achieved Tier 4 NOx and PM without the use of aftertreatment, dustry, was a heavy push away from the use of urea because of which sets our product apart from the competition in unlocking the logistics and the infrastructure that would be needed. That logistical ? exibility and life-cycle cost savings for the owner. really helped prop up the unique marine solution.

How does the experience from working in mul- Can you discuss Wabtec R&D efforts designed tiple sectors lend to the marine engine line-up? to cut emissions?

First and foremost is the design robustness. When we talk Wabtec is committed to offering alternative fuel solutions about the rail application, one of the things that come to mind across it’s inline and V-con? gured 250mm bore diameter is tunnel performance, extreme environment performance, engine families. The L/V250 engine family has more than a as well as long maintenance cycles. Serving our customers decade of dual fuel operation with diesel fuel and LNG. Bio-

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Wabtec power being installed at Philly Shipyard on the NSMV number one,

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