A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines. A DMU requires no separate locomotive, as the engines are incorporated into one or more of the carriages. Diesel-powered single-unit railcars are also generally classed as DMUs. Diesel-powered units may be further classified by their transmission type: diesel–mechanical DMMU, diesel–hydraulic DHMU, or diesel–electric DEMU.
The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) is an eight-wheel drive, diesel-powered, 10-short-ton (9,100 kg) military logistics truck. The M977 HEMTT first entered service in 1982 with the United States Army as a replacement for the M520 Goer, and has been used by other militaries as well. By mid-2019, around 35,000 HEMTTs in various configurations had been produced by Oshkosh Defense through new-build contracts and around 13,000 of these had been re-manufactured. Current variants have the A4 suffix.
A railcar, is a self-propelled railway vehicle designed to transport passengers. The term "railcar" is usually used in reference to a train consisting of a single coach, with a driver's cab at one or both ends. Some railway companies, such as the Great Western, termed such vehicles "railmotors".
CRRC Corporation Limited is a Chinese state-owned and publicly traded rolling stock manufacturer. It is the world's largest rolling stock manufacturer in terms of revenue, eclipsing its major competitors of Alstom and Siemens.
The Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) was a U.S. government-owned asset management company run by Lewis William Seidman and charged with liquidating assets, primarily real estate-related assets such as mortgage loans, that had been assets of savings and loan associations (S&Ls) declared insolvent by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) as a consequence of the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s. It also took over the insurance functions of the former Federal Home Loan Bank Board (FHLBB).
CGI Inc., also known as CGI Group Inc., is a Canadian multinational information technology (IT) consulting and systems integration company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Colorado Railcar was a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock—railcars and diesel multiple unit commuter vehicles. Both products came in single- and double-level versions. It shut down in 2008, with its assets being purchased by US Railcar.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is a global professional services firm, headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Its four main operating companies are Guy Carpenter, Marsh, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman Group.
The Greenbrier Companies is an American publicly traded transportation manufacturing corporation based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States. Greenbrier specializes in transportation services, notably barge and railroad car manufacturing, railroad car refurbishment, and railroad car leasing/management services. The company is one of the leading designers, manufactures and marketers of railroad freight car equipment in North American and Europe. Greenbrier is a leading provider of wheel services, parts, leasing and other services to the railroad and related transportation industries in North America. As of September 2018, Greenbrier employs in excess of 18,000 people combined at its operations in Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Formed in 1981 and publicly traded since 1994, the company generates revenues of US$2.5 billion.
ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was co-founded in 1968 by Franc Wertheimer and George J. Pedersen. The company uses advanced technology to help government and industry clients manage and protect information, support and maintain critical systems, and develop integrated systems to handle complex needs. The company name "ManTech" is a portmanteau formed through the combination of "Management" and "Technology."
Iranian Rail Industries Development Co (IRICO) is an Iranian manufacturer of passenger rolling stock. The company was founded in 2003 and began series production of rail vehicles in 2009. The company has several license manufactured rolling stock in cooperation such as Hyundai Rotem, Siemens, Stadler & CRRC Puzhen.
John Houghtaling is an American attorney and oil and gas executive. In 2014, Houghtaling’s career was featured on an episode of Inside Man with Morgan Spurlock. He is currently the CEO of an oil and gas export company, American Ethane and is the majority owner of the law firm of Gauthier, Murphy & Houghtaling.
US Railcar is a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock, including passenger cars, and diesel multiple units. It was formed in 2009, and is the successor company to Colorado Railcar after that company shut down in December 2008.
The Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project is a currently non-producing solar thermal power project with an installed capacity of 110 megawatt (MW) and 1.1 gigawatt-hours of energy storage located near Tonopah, about 190 miles (310 km) northwest of Las Vegas. Crescent Dunes was the first concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with a central receiver tower and advanced molten salt energy storage technology.
Energy in Sudan describes energy and electricity production, consumption and imports in Sudan. The chief sources of energy in 2010 were wood and charcoal, hydroelectric power, and oil. Sudan is a net energy exporter. Primary energy use in Sudan was 179 TWh and 4 TWh per million persons in 2008.
HPI, LLC, also called HPI, is a limited liability corporation based in Houston, TX specializing in the design and development, engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning of control and monitoring systems for industrial turbo-machinery applications. HPI was named one of the top private companies in Houston by the Houston Chronicle in 2012 and 2013.
TEXRail is a 27-mile (43 km) commuter rail line in Tarrant County, Texas, United States that provides service between downtown Fort Worth and DFW International Airport via Grapevine and other Tarrant County communities. It is operated by Trinity Metro and started service on January 10, 2019, with a preview service having occurred on December 31, 2018.
Global Growth, formerly Eli Global, is a multinational corporation and conglomerate private equity firm based in Durham, North Carolina, US and founded in 1991 by Greg Lindberg.
Hercules Engine Corporation was an American engine manufacturer located in Canton, Ohio.
The PNR 8000 class, also known as INKA DMUs, is a class of diesel multiple units (DMUs) operated by the Philippine National Railways since 2019. The trains are the first to feature an LED passenger information system display in each train car.
