Carbon fiber trains

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   Matt Leake on April 2, 2025 at 4:52 pm

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   Idea: Carbon fiber trains

   Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/...

   China has done this with a passenger train, which promises to be more energy-efficient than traditional trains.

   China makes world's first high-speed carbon fiber train. Know about eco-friendly train

   Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes

   China has reduced energy usage and pollution by introducing the world's first high-speed carbon fiber train. This invention demonstrates China's expertise in environmentally friendly rail technology as well as the effectiveness of its vast high-speed rail system.

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   MeterMan on April 2, 2025 at 3:08 pm

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   Idea: Carbon fiber trains

   Link: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/774826842/...

   What an excellent idea! Carbon fibre is already used in automotive and aerospace industries, so why not in trains?

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   Link: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/

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   Clever Dick on April 2, 2025 at 2:45 pm

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   Idea: Carbon fiber trains

   Link: https://www.thedrive.com/news/carbon-fiber...

   Besides being more sustainable, the lighter frame would allow for increased speeds, thus making carbon fiber perfect for high-speed trains.

   Carbon Fiber Is Coming to High-Speed Trains. It’s About Time

   Link: https://www.thedrive.com/news/ca

   The biggest name in composite materials remains a rarity in the rail industry, but it's finally finding its way in.

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   green fingers on April 2, 2025 at 1:21 pm

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   Idea: Carbon fiber trains

   Link: https://recyclenation.com/2015/10/is-carbo...

   Carbon fibre is cheaper and less energy-intensive than steel (in addition to being recyclable), making it an excellent sustainable alternative for use in trains.

   Is Carbon Fiber Better for the Environment than Steel? - RecycleNation

   Link: https://recyclenation.com/2015/1

   What is carbon fiber? Can it be recycled?

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