Regenerative braking methods for a hybrid locomotive
US7940016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to regenerative braking methods for a hybrid vehicle such as a hybrid locomotive, which are compatible with optimum management of a large battery pack energy storage system. Four methods for recovering energy from regenerative braking and for transferring this energy to an energy storage systems are disclosed. These methods may also be used with battery operated vehicles.
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