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Diesel-electric transmission

Diesel-electric transmission is a type of engine that helps cars move by using electricity. It does this by having a powerful diesel engine that produces electricity, and an electric motor that uses this electricity to move the wheels. Instead of using gasoline, the diesel engine will burn diesel fuel to produce the electricity. The electric motor is controlled by an electronic control unit, which can quickly and easily change the speed of the car.
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