w00t w0000t...Hybrid Train - Next YearComments for w00t w0000t...Hybrid Train - Next Year at http://www.ecogeek.org , comment 0 to 10 out of 10 commentsIt's the batteries that are new- August 25, 2007 The diesel-electric hybrid locomotive isn't new but has been standard for decades in the US presumably due to the low speed torque advantage of electric powertrains. What's new about the concept mentioned in the article is the idea of storing electricity. Current engines produce all the electricity as needed by the diesel generator. - Andyhttp://www.ecogeek.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=69#... |