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Originally posted by jtm
New cruise ships also generate power which then drive motors attached to the propellers.
Is this method more efficient? Must be, if it works for hybrid electric cars, too.
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they use the same method for the commuter train that i used to take. i think the idea is that electrical energy is easier to transport across a large vehicle than mechanical energy, possibly making the engine more efficient. either way a heavy duty electrical cable is probably easier to install/maintain in the vehicle and would last longer than a 20ft driveshaft that would no doubt take a beating from that much power. just an idea, someone set me straight if i'm off base here.