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Why are hybrid cars not designed like diesel electric locomotives?
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∙ 9y ago
To a certain extent they are. The engine provides motive power when the electric motor does not have enough power for the task in hand. The engine also charges the batteries that run the electric motor.
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Most trains are powered by what?
There are two major types of modern locomotives. Electric, and Diesel-Electric. Electric locomotives are very popular in some countries, and likewise for diesel-electric. Electric locomotives take in electricity via an overhead wire or a third rail that carries this electricity which is then in turn used to power electrical motors on the axles of the locomotive to move the train. Diesel-electric is identical, but electricity is not directly supplied. The locomotive is fueled with diesel which powers a large diesel engine that drives a generator that in turn drives electric motors on the axles of the locomotive. Think of it as a hybrid. An on-board generator that powers on-board electric motors.
Achieve Greater Fuel Economy with a Diesel Electric Hybrid?
The diesel hybrid is designed to increase fuel efficiency when compared to a gasoline hybrid. Because of the greater efficiencies of a diesel engine, it provides better fuel mileage and diesel contains approximately 10% more energy per gallon than gasoline. Diesels may achieve a fuel economy rating 50% higher than gasoline models. Couple these benefits to a hybrid and you can achieve significant cost savings over a gasoline-electric hybrid.
Any advantages to buying a diesel hybrid?
There may be certain tax credits involved in buying a hybrid car. Although there are more environmental advantages to buying a purely electric car like the Toyota Prius over a gas electric or diesel electric hybrid.
How many kinds of cars are there?
Diesel, Steam, Electric, Hybrid, & Gasoline.
Which locomotive requires least maintenance?
The modern hybrid diesel electric types.
Hybrid Buses?
The hybrid buses of today incorporate the normal internal combustion engine propulsion system along with the electric propulsion system. These hybrid buses are known for using diesel - electric fuel are are also referred to as hybrid diesel - electric buses. Recently studies have shown that these hybrid buses reduce greenhouse pollution by using small amount of biodiesel (20%) and relying more on electricity.
What is a hybrid vehicle?
its a car that runs with gas and an electric engine or diesel and an electric engine A hybrid vehical is an automobile with more than one power source, such as an electric motor and internal combustion.
Is the 2011 Toyota Prius Diesel?
No, the 2011 Prius is still a Petrol/Electric hybrid
What is the means of hybrid cars?
So-called "hybrid" cars can be powered by more than one type of fuel. i.e. gasoline/electric - gasoline/diesel - etc. So-called "hybrid" cars can be powered by more than one type of fuel. i.e. gasoline/electric - gasoline/diesel - etc.
Working principle of brushless dc motor?
Traction motors are used in electrically powered rail vehicles such as electric multiple units and electric locomotives, other electric vehicles such as electric milk floats, elevators, conveyors, and trolleybuses, as well as vehicles with electrical transmission systems such as diesel-electric, electric hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles. Additionally, electric motors in other products (such as the main motor in a washing machine) are described as traction motors.
Are there any diesel electric hybrid cars that are environmentally friendly?
No, according to http://www.autoevolution.com/news/how-diesel-electric-hybrids-work-and-why-they-aren-t-on-sale-yet-20472.html the reason why there are currently no diesel electric hybrids is because they are too expensive to make.
What types of locomotives still use an incinerator?
Most if not all locomotives have switched over from the old style of a burning fuel source to a completely electric design. Pretty much every locomotive in use today have switched over to a hybrid design.
