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Old 03-01-2008, 12:47 AM   #8 (permalink)
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electrically powered vehicles benefit from less internal friction.
no transmission, less friction
all accessories electrically powered, can be turn off and on very efficiently.
this is why locomotives are diesel-electric.

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