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== Electrical power == ...[[electrical resistance|resistive]] [[loss]] in the [[Conductor (material)|conductors]] used to transmit power over great distances; another set of transformers

...he driver used the EP system exclusively, but it was not fail-safe. If the electrical system failed, the driver merely had to move the brake valve to a further p ...imilar to those of the triple valve, is operated directly and instantly by electrical control from the driver’s brake valve. The Westinghouse brake cylinders a

...in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. The [[Electricity|electrical]] [[energy]] used to power the motors may be obtained from a direct connect ...he most common independent energy source. Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which is then regulated and fed to the drive motors. Chemical ener

...ical reaction]] that releases [[electrons]], allowing them to flow through conductors thus producing electricity. As a lead acid battery discharges, the material ...ve service the vehicle's engine-driven [[alternator]] powers the vehicle's electrical systems and restores charge used from the battery during engine cranking. W

...gy is a common independent energy source. Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which is then regulated and fed to the drive motors. Chemical ener ...more, electro-chemical batteries conversions are easy to reverse, allowing electrical energy to be stored in chemical form.

*The battery pack, which provides a source of electrical power. *Power conductors connecting the battery, controller, and motor(s)

...Ductility|ductile]]. Aluminium is a good [[Heat conduction|thermal]] and [[electrical conductor]], by weight better than copper. Aluminium is capable of being a * [[Electrical transmission line]]s for power distribution