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   On-board use of braking energy in diesel-electric stock  evaluated  
Modern diesel-electric vehicles can be equipped with the capacity to use some of the energy recovered during braking for auxiliary and comfort functions.
Technology field: Regenerative braking and energy management
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
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