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Turbine–electric powertrain
Propulsion method using hot gas rotor to generate current for traction motors / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A turbine–electric transmission system includes a turboshaft gas turbine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors. No clutch is required.
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2015) |
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Turbine–electric transmissions are used to drive both gas turbine locomotives (rarely) and warships.