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diesel-electric
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diesel-electric
a locomotive fitted with a diesel engine driving an electric generator that feeds electric traction motors


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For instance, the technology was used in older diesel electric submarines.
Navistar (NYSE: NAV), is continuing its commitment to innovation and development of environmentally responsible vehicles with the expansion of its industry-leading line of diesel electric hybrid trucks.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Municipal Railway has ordered 56 hybrid diesel electric buses from the DaimlerChrysler's transit bus brand Orion, with an option for 56 more units.
 
 
 
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