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- ...[[motion (physics)|motion]] into [[electricity]] or be reversed to convert electricity into motion. ...ectric [[railway]] vehicles feed the generated electricity back into the [[electricity distribution|grid]]. In [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] and [5 KB (759 words) - 13:01, 18 September 2009
- ...s similar to an [[electromagnetic brake]], which generates heat instead of electricity and is unable to completely stop a rotor. ...[[motion (physics)|motion]] into [[electricity]] or be reversed to convert electricity into motion.6 KB (875 words) - 10:13, 22 April 2010
- *[[Electric motor|Motor (Electric)]] - a machine which converts electricity into mechanical motion1 KB (153 words) - 00:34, 23 June 2009
- ...h the same way an electrical transformer adjusts [[voltage]] vs [[current (electricity)|current]]. ...ion]] facilities harness natural water power to lift [[ships]] or generate electricity. Pumping water or pushing mass uphill with ([[windmill]] pumps) is one poss3 KB (470 words) - 09:34, 21 September 2009
- ...e degradation in the insulation. There is at present great interest in the electricity supply industries in monitoring the condition of high voltage bushings.2 KB (276 words) - 15:07, 9 August 2009
- The energy unit used for everyday [[electricity]], particularly for utility bills, is the [[kilowatt-hour]] (kW h), an2 KB (380 words) - 22:33, 23 September 2009
- ...the strength of the magnetic field; to produce a braking force, [[current (electricity)|electric current]] is passed through the electromagnets. As the metal disc2 KB (308 words) - 22:02, 17 August 2009
- ...ses [[electrons]], allowing them to flow through conductors thus producing electricity. As a lead acid battery discharges, the materials of the lead plates react ...They usually have thicker plates in order to have a greater [[quantity of electricity|capacity]] and survive a higher number of charge/discharge cycles. See [[ba10 KB (1,612 words) - 20:21, 6 July 2009
- ...y motors, or in the case of tracked vehicles, by [[linear motor]]s. The [[Electricity|electrical]] [[energy]] used to power the motors may be obtained from a dir ...motors also have the unusual ability to convert movement energy back into electricity, through [[regenerative braking]]. This can be used to reduce the wear on9 KB (1,323 words) - 08:15, 8 October 2009
- ...tromagnetic induction which creates resistance, and in turn either heat or electricity. Friction brakes apply pressure on two separate objects to slow the vehicle2 KB (290 words) - 08:12, 7 October 2009
- ...d vehicle|hybrid electric]] vehicles, the energy is stored in a [[battery (electricity)|battery]] or bank of [[capacitors]] for later use.5 KB (800 words) - 09:12, 7 October 2009
- ...tied to criminality, while in Sardinia it results from operating expenses (electricity, transportation, etc.) 10-20% higher than other regions due to its isolated4 KB (489 words) - 08:01, 14 June 2009
- ...n [[alternator]], then [[Rectifiers|rectified]] and stored in a [[battery (electricity)|battery]] for later use.3 KB (420 words) - 10:47, 8 October 2009
- ...Electric motors also have the ability to convert movement energy back into electricity, through [[regenerative braking]]. This can be used to reduce the wear on ...of [[diesel]] or [[petrol]]. The liquid fuels are usually converted into electricity by a [[generator]] powered by an internal combustion engine or other [[heat18 KB (2,741 words) - 15:59, 24 June 2009
- ...xerting a [[torque]], which is used to operate other machinery, generate [[electricity]], [[pump]] water or [[gas compressor|compress gas]]. While [[Chemistry |chemical]] and [[Electricity |electrical]] engines of enormous power dominate the modern world, engines9 KB (1,353 words) - 00:51, 9 August 2009
- ...xerting a [[torque]], which is used to operate other machinery, generate [[electricity]], [[pump]] water or [[gas compressor|compress gas]]. While [[Chemistry |chemical]] and [[Electricity |electrical]] engines of enormous power dominate the modern world, engines9 KB (1,383 words) - 00:47, 4 March 2009
- * In fuel-cell conversion, the hydrogen is turned into electricity through fuel cells which then power electric motors. ...of [[energy]] like [[fossil fuel]]s, but a carrier, much like a [[battery (electricity)|battery]]. It can be made from both renewable and non-renewable energy sou22 KB (3,293 words) - 00:01, 23 June 2009
- ...Magnetos are not used in modern cars, but because they generate their own electricity they are often found on small engines such as mopeds, lawnmowers, snowblowe ...oncomitant availability of a large battery to provide a constant source of electricity, magneto systems were abandoned for systems which interrupted current at ba15 KB (2,376 words) - 14:22, 24 September 2009
- electricity5 KB (690 words) - 17:06, 11 June 2009
- ...ing of the type as used in [[clock]]s, [[galvanometer]]s, and places where electricity must be carried to partially-rotating devices such as [[steering wheel]]s.5 KB (792 words) - 22:45, 23 September 2009
- ...ries of large radial diesel engines from the 1940s. Designed initially for electricity production in aluminium smelters, these engines differed from the norm of r7 KB (1,042 words) - 00:15, 8 August 2009
- ...rging system all the car's owner requires is access to a standard domestic electricity supply socket. Each of the Maranello4's range of powerplants is coupled up5 KB (885 words) - 16:42, 23 March 2009
- ...d]] [[switch]] (similar to a [[relay]]) mounted on it. When low-[[Current (electricity)|current]] power from the [[lead-acid battery | starting battery]] is appli7 KB (1,049 words) - 22:37, 23 September 2009
- ...a signal). The unit of time measured is the natural interval required for electricity to be converted into mechanical energy and back again.17 KB (2,553 words) - 18:50, 19 July 2009
- ...powering [[weapon]]s to [[propulsion]] and generation of [[Electric power|electricity]].5 KB (857 words) - 12:20, 8 October 2009
- When generating [[electricity]], energy from the [[combustion]] of fossil fuels is often used to power a8 KB (1,174 words) - 23:32, 3 July 2009
- ...e is also frequently referred to as being powered by nuclear generation of electricity, both by Robin in a launch checklist from the [[1966]] [[Batman (TV series)8 KB (1,240 words) - 20:58, 22 September 2009
- ...at and more generally [[energy]], and [[electromechanics]], the study of [[electricity]] and [[magnetism]].10 KB (1,246 words) - 09:54, 26 October 2009
- ...stion engine]] (ICE) driven vehicle to [[battery (electricity)|battery]] [[electricity|electric]] propulsion, creating a [[battery electric vehicle]]. In some cas15 KB (2,335 words) - 09:11, 7 October 2009
- :''I''(''t'') is the [[current (electricity)|current]] flowing through it, measured in [[ampere]]s8 KB (1,393 words) - 12:16, 8 October 2009
- ...act with oxygen (obviously this is readily available in the air) to create electricity which would power the vehicle.9 KB (1,392 words) - 09:42, 8 October 2009
- ...o flow out the back, providing the reaction mass. In an [[ion thruster]], electricity is used to accelerate ions out the back. Here some other source must provi ...pplied with 2.5 or 15 GW of power - equivalent to a major metropolitan [[electricity generation|generating station]]. This would need to be included in the 10,030 KB (4,590 words) - 20:28, 7 August 2008
- ...ull" hybrids]] such as the Prius can use the combustion engine to generate electricity by spinning a [[generator]] (often a second electric motor) to either recha ...tricity generated with coal, the most polluting source. On the other hand, electricity generated with coal in a central power plant is still much cleaner than pur64 KB (9,873 words) - 22:35, 14 June 2009
- ...ts. [[Air ioniser|Another method]] uses fibers or elements with a [[static electricity|static electric]] charge, which attract dust particles. The air intakes of10 KB (1,545 words) - 23:21, 2 October 2009
- ...ugh the car's wiring and, judging by the on-board footage, cutting off the electricity to the engine; Räikkönen parked his McLaren at the exit of the Portier tu24 KB (3,450 words) - 22:56, 27 February 2009
- ...ts/turbo_alternators/default.asp] is a form of turbocharger that generates electricity instead of boosting engine's air flow. On 2005/9/21, [http://www.foresight20 KB (3,092 words) - 23:47, 7 August 2009
- ...gine's cylinders. This battery can be recharged during operation using an electricity-generating device, such as an [[alternator]] or [[generator]] driven by the ...ectric locomotive|electric engine]]'' refers to [[locomotive]] operated by electricity).40 KB (6,068 words) - 09:48, 2 August 2009
- ...[Hybrid car|Hybrid Electric Vehicle]] powered both by [[fossil fuels]] and electricity. IISc sees this as a potential revolution in Indian commercial transport as17 KB (2,662 words) - 11:14, 7 July 2009
- ...s. However, the high cost and weight and poor energy density of [[battery (electricity)|batteries]] and lack of affordable onboard electric generators such as [[f22 KB (3,344 words) - 22:07, 11 August 2009
- ...e along the side of the insulator. The disrupted and longer path makes the electricity encounter more resistance along the surface of the spark plug.23 KB (3,923 words) - 22:48, 11 June 2009
- |[[Current (electricity) |electric current]]19 KB (2,827 words) - 11:05, 5 March 2017
- * [[Electric motor]]s powered by kart-mounted [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]]17 KB (2,621 words) - 12:06, 8 October 2009
- ...s. However, the high cost and weight and poor energy density of [[battery (electricity)|batteries]] and lack of affordable onboard electric generators such as [[f20 KB (3,085 words) - 13:24, 8 October 2009
- * [[Edison S.p.A.]] (electricity and [[natural gas]])17 KB (1,717 words) - 21:37, 26 September 2009
- ...ves the vehicle. When large amounts of power are required, the motor draws electricity from both the batteries and the generator. A complex transmission is not ne22 KB (3,527 words) - 09:10, 7 October 2009
- ...In more recent history, [[Luigi Galvani]], the discoverer of [[biological electricity]], and [[Guglielmo Marconi]], the pioneer of radio technology, also worked24 KB (3,461 words) - 13:00, 14 April 2009
- ...e automobiles, nevertheless attempts at building viable, modern [[battery (electricity)|battery]]-powered electric vehicle began with the introduction of the firs31 KB (4,648 words) - 15:58, 10 August 2009
- * A carburettor has no [[electronic]] parts and thus does not need an [[electricity]] supply, and is easier to service, and has less that can go wrong.35 KB (5,222 words) - 08:19, 11 June 2009
- ...ducers all over the western world. [[Steam car|Steam]], [[electric vehicle|electricity]] and gasoline-powered autos competed for decades, with gasoline internal c29 KB (4,330 words) - 12:07, 23 January 2009
- *[[Alessandro Volta]], ([[1745]]-[[1827]]), electricity pioneer, [[eponym]] of the [[volt]]27 KB (2,611 words) - 11:38, 14 June 2009
- * '''Electricity'''. Italy uses 220V, 50HZ. The [[Electrical_systems|plugs]] are special for30 KB (4,846 words) - 15:03, 15 October 2010
- ...vice in [[Latin language|Latin]], among other languages), railway station, electricity generating plant, and [[publishing house]]. The Vatican also controls its o36 KB (5,648 words) - 08:49, 8 October 2009
- ...h for the reading room (Salle de lecture), on the 1st floor. There is even electricity to plug your notebook. Opening hours of the room: Mon-Fri, 9am-10pm; Sat, 950 KB (8,151 words) - 14:44, 9 August 2009
- * First sealed [[battery (electricity)|battery]] - 1971 [[Pontiac]] "Freedom Battery"46 KB (6,094 words) - 13:24, 8 October 2009