It is quite common in railways.<p>A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors. No clutch is required. It also is able to supply full torque at 0 RPM. Diesel-electric systems are also used in submarines and surface ships and some land vehicles.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Diesel-electric_transmission" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Diesel-electric_transmission</a>