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Eddy-current braking: a long road to success

By and Jennifer Schykowski2008-06-02T03:53:00

BRAKING: Eddy-current technology offers the potential for frictionless braking at high speeds, but despite successful experience in Germany, concerns over interference and electromagnetic compatibility have discouraged other railways from adopting the concept. Jennifer Schykowski investigates

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