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Old October 27th 14, 08:47 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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Default TfL to possibly buy 200 extra New Bus for London

Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 08:35:17 on Mon, 27 Oct
2014, Neil Williams remarked:
Braking a wheel isn't the same as locking a diff. Apart from anything
else, the locked diff still powers both wheels.


Though achieves nothing by doing so, as it is spinning.


It means some power can be transmitted as soon as adhesion returns, but
most importantly because the diff is locked the other wheel is still getting power.


Even better with ASC, where both wheels are providing whatever traction
they can.