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diesel electric locomotive |
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diesel electric locomotive [¦dē·zəl ə¦lek·trik ‚lō·kə′mōd·iv] (mechanical engineering) A locomotive with a diesel engine driving an electric generator which supplies electric power to traction motors for propelling the vehicle. Also known as diesel locomotive. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This is the North American rail industry's first long-haul diesel electric locomotive modified with "after-market" experimental technology aimed at reducing exhaust emissions. Union Pacific is beginning a year-long field test in the Los Angeles area of the rail industry's first long-haul diesel electric locomotive modified with "after market" experimental technology aimed at reducing exhaust emissions. GETS met that goal two years ahead of schedule and will unveil the most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly diesel electric locomotive ever built on December 23, 2002. |
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