System and method for capturing energy from a railcar

Details System and method for capturing energy from a railcar System and method for capturing energy from a railcar

2008-08-01

2011-12-06

Morano, IV, Joe (Department: 3617)

Railways

Car-carried propulsion system

C191S02200C

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069792

ABSTRACT:
A method and system of using one or more railcar linear electric generators to decelerate a vehicle such as a train consist. In one embodiment, the one of more electric generators are configured to capture deceleration energy and supply the energy to one or more power grid connections. The one of more railcar electric generators may also operate as motors to assist propelling a train consist. Optional energy storage may also be included.

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