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Diesel-electric and diesel-hydromechanic transmission are dominant in modern diesel stock. However technological progress in mechanical transmission has increased interest in diesel-mechanic stock in recent times.
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Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
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General criteria
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Application outside railway sector
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Overall potential: promising |
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Time horizon: mid-term |
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State-of-the-art technology make diesel-mechanic propulsion an attractive alternative to diesel-electric or diesel-hydraulic propulsion. In many contexts, LCC are favourable. Energy efficiency advantages are very promising as well. However, potential for braking energy recovery is very limited. Nevertheless, in mid-term perspective diesel-mechanic stock is a highly promising option and should be seriously considered in diesel purchasing projects. |
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date created: 2002-11-10 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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