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Vernon Davy has written: 'Diesel and diesel electric locomotives' -- subject(s): Diesel locomotives
You get much better gas mileage from diesel, but environmentalists don't like how dirty the exhaust from diesel is.
Diesel electric is used on locomotives because the diesel electric system is much cleaner and quieter and more efficient than the old steam locomotives. The diesel fuel is used to run a generator which produces electric power which is used to power the electromagnetic drive motors mounted on the locomotives axles!
locomotives are used to propell railcars. They can be in a push or pull mode. Locomotives are generlly diesel or diesel electric. If a locomotive starts to lose its propullsion power it will require maintenance.
The advantage of a diesel truck is that diesel burns more efficiently than regular gasoline. However, parts and service for a diesel truck are sometimes higher.
John Draney has written: 'Diesel locomotives, electrical equipment' -- subject(s): Diesel locomotives, Electric apparatus and appliances, Electric machinery
I am not an expert but my understanding is the electromotive configuration is better suited to locomotives. An internal combustion engine is used to run a generator or alternator and the electricity then runs the electric motors that drive the wheels. +++ The diesel engine IS used in small locomotives, usually with a hydraulic transmission. Larger locomotives use either electric or hydraulic drives but the prime mover is still a diesel engine.
R. M. Tufnell has written: 'The diesel impact on British Rail' -- subject(s): Diesel locomotives, Railroads 'Gresley Pacifics' -- subject(s): Locomotives
it is more economical than diesel power generator but like diesel it is using fossilized fuel and creates pollution in the air
An advantage of a diesel truck is that it will run cleanly in your truck, but a disadvantage is that diesel is expensive. So if you can afford a higher quality truck I say go for it.
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Locomotives use diesel engines thus run on diesel fuel, they do not use gasoline.