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Overview of Electric Traction Systems by Ramit Vakil is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses electric traction systems. It begins by defining traction as the act of drawing or pulling a vehicle using motor power. Some key characteristics of traction systems are high tractive effort, compact size, low wear on tracks and brakes, and low costs. Electric systems use batteries or diesel while non-electric systems use steam, diesel, or petrol. Electric engines are discussed as being clean, efficient, and having low maintenance compared to steam or diesel alternatives. Common elect
- Author
- Ramit Vakil
- Language
- EN