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GE Designing a Green Power Road Locomotive

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GE Designing a Green Power Road Locomotive
Posted by jeaton on Monday, May 9, 2005 11:18 PM
Thought I remember somebody either asking about or suggesting that instead of dissipating the power generated by dynamic braking as heat, why not use the electric power to charge batteries.

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http://www.railwayage.com/breaking_news.shtml

Jay

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