New power technologies for traction drives

Concepts

EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsPowertrain EngineeringPropulsionElectric DrivesElectric Motor Drive SystemsElectric Motor DrivesElectric PowertrainsElectric Traction MotorsVehicle Propulsion SystemsDrivetrain ArchitectureElectric Drive UnitsHigh-speed OperationTractionTraction Drive SystemsTraction DrivesTraction Motor DesignTraction Systems

Abstract

This paper discusses the needs of power technologies for traction drives with the view of the rail market requirements. A particular case is discussed in detail : the very high speed train concept developed by Alstom and called AGV. Some potential developments with new technologies are described to improve the performance of high speed traction drives.

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