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Hybrid trains around the world, from 1986 to the present
It seems that the latest trend in train technology is hybrid powertrains. For a long time, diesel trains have used electric motors for smoother power but as battery improvements arrive, the powertrains are becoming more sophisticated and handle features such as regenerative braking. Let's start with France. Last October, SCNF started a medium distance route between Paris and Troyes using the Canadian Bombardier AGC which can be powered by dual mode (either diesel or electric) or dual voltage (because some train lines have different voltage ... Read more →
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It seems that the latest trend in train technology is hybrid powertrains. For a long time, diesel trains have used electric motors for smoother power but as battery improvements arrive, the powertrains are becoming more sophisticated and handle features such as regenerative braking. Let's start ...
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