Propulsion

A Million Ways to Power a Tram

A Million Ways to Power a Tram

12. January 2025

Electric mobility is on everyone's lips today. Trams have been offering it for more than 100 years. But did you know that the electric motor is not the only propulsion system for trams? There are many different ways to move trams forward. Some are futuristic, some are of historical interest, and some are even outrageous in retrospect.

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Electric Motors – Learn the Basics at “Youtube University”

Electric Motors – Learn the Basics at “Youtube University”

7. July 2024

Want to learn how an electric motor works and what kind of motors are out there? In this article I

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Hydrofoils – Past and Future of Fast Passenger Ships

Hydrofoils – Past and Future of Fast Passenger Ships

28. April 2024

Hydrofoils can reach speeds of up to 100km/h on the water. But they are mainly used in Russia. Why is

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Three Transportation Solutions That Don’t Need Energy

Three Transportation Solutions That Don’t Need Energy

10. December 2023

Well, just about everything needs energy. But there are a few transportation systems that use energy that is already available

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Catenary Trucks – The Future of Zero-Emission Road Transport?

Catenary Trucks – The Future of Zero-Emission Road Transport?

26. November 2023

The transport sector is responsible for a large proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is essential that it be

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