Skador på elektrisk drivlina

Elektrisk drivlina avser elektriska system som sätter ett fordon i rörelse, inklusive batterier, strömavtagare och traktionsmotorer. Skador på elektriska drivlinor kan uppstå vid kollisioner, men mest på grund av överbelastning av de elektriska systemen med för hög ström. Vid felaktig användning och vårdslöshet av amperemätaren och hastighetsmätaren kan fordonet göras orörligt och fatta eld.

Damage to such a powertrain subsystem can occur from collisions , but it is much more severe when caused by overloading electrical systems with excessive current , premature reverser operation and traction motor overspeeding . Exposure to fire , or submersion in water can also damage this subsystem.

High electrical powertrain damage can be catastrophic, potentially fully immobilizing the vehicle and setting it on fire.

Small amount of electrical powertrain damage is also accumulated from proper operation of power sources and traction motors, which falls under regular wear and tear. The higher the current passing through traction motors, the more damage is inflicted. While this damage cannot be avoided, by operating the machines efficiently it can be reduced to a minimum.

Damaged electrical powertrains can be serviced .