In modern railway systems, electricity “is a convenient power source for efficient mass transportation,” according to Alan L. Cinsavich and Priyan De Silva of Helios Electric, a Washington, D.C.-based ...

Off-roading is exciting and challenging, with many risks associated with the experience. Many drivers end up in uncomfortable situations when their vehicle isn’t suited for the job. For those seeking ...

Following an order for high-power traction systems for electric locomotives in Poland, Ingeteam’s engineering and R&D team has carried out several improvements on the traction converter and ...

ABB’s scope of supply includes its CC400 traction converters, HEX 30 cooling units, and 99 kW AC traction motors. The streetcars’ hybrid propulsion system can draw power from the DC catenary or ...

We are always talking about using headers and superchargers to make more power, but it really doesn’t matter how much power you put out if you can’t get it to the ground. This traction—or lack thereof ...

Railway electrification is of paramount importance to modern rail and urban transport systems. Contemporary railways require smart and energy-efficient traction power supply products and solutions to ...

When a consumer purchases a vehicle, they assume that the design engineers did their due diligence to create a safe product. In order to achieve a necessary level of safety, especially in regard to ...

Why the need for increased power density in railway systems? Why dc electrification is best for these types of systems. How VVVF inverters increase power density. The advent of hydrogen-fuel-cell ...

Traction power equipment replacements are underway to maintain safe and reliable SkyTrain operations across Metro Vancouver, following a combined ...

With the exception of those who are intentionally trying to break traction (we're looking at you, drifters), most driving enthusiasts aim to avoid drive wheelspin if at all possible. In fact, ...