JULY 16,2024

Carbon fiber metro train to hit the rails in China

2024-07-16 14:15

An 11% weight reduction and 7-15% less energy consumption make this upcoming vehicle a more eco-friendly transportation option.


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Source |  China Chemical Market Insights (LinkedIn)


Several sources are highlighting the build of a carbon fiber commercial metro train in China. The Cetrovo 1.0 prototype, featuring a composite body shell, is a joint project between CG Rail, Chinese-German Research and Development Center for Railway and Traffic Technology Dresden founded as a spin-off of TU Dresden, and rail vehicle manufacturer CRRC Sifang based in China. The “Next Generation Metro Train” project reportedly makes new strides in eco-friendly urban transportation, with an 11% weight reduction compared to metal models, and between 7-15% reduction in energy consumption. 


Additional project partners include Qingdao Metro Group, Harbin FRP Institute, Weihai Guangwei Composite and AVIC Composite.



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