Hybrid locomotive configuration
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Sep 22, 2005
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Mar 8, 2005
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Mar 8, 2004
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The present invention is directed to a locomotive that includes: (a) a transmission 105 operable to drive a plurality of axles; (b) an electric motor 104 operatively connected to and driving the transmission; (c) an energy storage unit 106 operable to store electrical energy and supply electrical energy to the electric motor; (d) one or more prime movers 102 operable to supply electrical energy to the energy storage unit and electric motor; and (e) a power distribution bus 109 electrically connecting the energy storage unit, prime mover(s), and electric motor. The energy storage unit and/or generator provide electrical energy to the electric motor via the power distribution bus to cause the electric motor to rotate the axles via the transmission.
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