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Some electric vehicles are equipped with a control tool regulating the power intake according to distance from substation. The system aims at avoiding negative effects on power electronics through high currents. As a side effect catenary losses are reduced.
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Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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