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6. Autonomous traction. Electricity generation
The engine has an energy reserve in the form of fuel. The transformation agent is a heat engine:
four-stroke engine ;
Diesel ;
or gas turbine.
Diesel engines are by far the most widespread. It drives :
or an electric generator (alternator) powering electric motors driving the axles; this is the electric transmission;
or one or more torque converters driving the axles; this is the hydraulic transmission. Its current limit is around 2,400 kW ;
or the axles via a gearbox-type reduction unit; this is the mechanical transmission (rarely used).
The electric drive is the most advanced for high-power...
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