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What is the primary fuel used in Electro-Motive Diesel locomotives?

  • Gasoline

  • Diesel

  • Electricity

  • Hydrogen

Answer

Electro-Motive Diesel primarily manufactures diesel-electric locomotives. These locomotives use diesel engines to generate electricity, which then powers the electric traction motors that drive the wheels.
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