Hybrid propulsion technologies for urban bus transit. Final report, January-June 1983
This report presents overview information on hybrid propulsion technologies (also called dual propulsion) in order to increase the transit community's awareness and understanding of bus-propulsion designs that offer extended-use capability for trolley-emergency, short-range, and back-up propulsion for trolley buses or offer some overall energy or fuel savings. Technical material is provided to a greater extent on systems that are novel or appear to offer the greatest potential for future commercial development. This information is provided to make the transit community aware of advancements in hybrid technology that could help them better utilize their existing equipment or help them in decisions regarding the procurement of new vehicles.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Transportation, Cambridge, MA (USA). Transportation Systems Center
- OSTI ID:
- 5841565
- Report Number(s):
- PB-85-157469/XAB; DOT-TSC-UMTA-84-31
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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