Re: [MV] Diesel-Electric 5 Ton

Carl Konefsky (cameraman@niia.net)
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 21:35:26 -0600

Longer then that since about 1938
Carl

Mark Masse wrote:

> Isn't that the same technology that has been in use by the railroads for the
> last 40 years? I wonder what the hold-up was with the truck market.
>
> -Mark Masse
> 1967 Kaiser M715 w/w
> http://www.islc.net/~mmasse
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > ...The diesel
> > engine powers an electric generator
> > which powers electric drive motors
> > on each wheel. Regenerative braking
> > is provided, the diesel operates at
> > a constant speed, and fuel
> > consumption is said to 25-50% less
> > than a conventional truck.
>
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