Joe F.
--- Dave Cole wrote:
> Not exactly as the idea is that the batteries can
> supplement the
> generator to make high amounts of power available for
> periods of time
> when it is necessary. Locomotives use Diesel
> generators that power the
> DC traction motors directly, no batteries are used
> between the generators
> and the traction motors. Most of the new hybrid
> vehicles are using some
> sort of generator/battery storage/electric motor
> technology. However as
> others have mentioned, they are now using
> rectifier/nverter technology to
> make AC multiphase power which can drive much more
> reliable and efficient
> AC electric motors. And of course it is all
> controlled by computers.
> Troubleshooting those trucks will require a lot more
> than a crescent
> wrench!
> Dave
>
> On Sat, 27 Mar 1999 22:01:15 -0500 "Mark Masse"
> <mmasse@islc.net> writes:
> >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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