Poškodenie elektrickej hnacej sústavy

Elektrická hnacia sústava sa vzťahuje na elektrické systémy, ktoré uvádzajú vozidlo do pohybu, vrátane batérií, pantografov a trakčných motorov. Poškodenie elektrickej hnacej sústavy môže nastať v dôsledku kolízií, ale väčšinou v dôsledku preťaženia elektrických systémov nadmerným prúdom. V prípade nesprávnej obsluhy a zanedbania ampérmetra môže dôjsť k znehybneniu vozidla a vznieteniu.

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 amounts of electrical powertrain damage are also accumulated from normal 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 .