Translations:Rheostatic & Regenerative Brake/2/en: Difference between revisions
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For the rheostatic or regenerative brakes to be operational, {{pll|Throttle|throttle}} | For the rheostatic or regenerative brakes to be operational, {{pll|Throttle|throttle}} needs to be disengaged and the {{pll|Reverser|reverser}} set in the direction the vehicle is moving. The brake is usually operated by a lever that causes electrical circuits in the vehicle to reconfigure, such that they turn {{pll|Traction Motors|traction motors}} into generators. Motion of the vehicle is then converted into electricity. |
Latest revision as of 23:47, 17 March 2025
For the rheostatic or regenerative brakes to be operational, throttle needs to be disengaged and the reverser set in the direction the vehicle is moving. The brake is usually operated by a lever that causes electrical circuits in the vehicle to reconfigure, such that they turn traction motors into generators. Motion of the vehicle is then converted into electricity.