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Electric stock may recuperate energy during braking by using traction motors as generators. 50 Hz, 25 kV supply systems offer medium conditions for feeding back recovered energy. |
Technology field: Regenerative braking and energy management |
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References / Links: Andersson 2000; Moninger, Gunselmann 1998; Piro (no year) |
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date created: 2002-12-02 |
© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |