Engineers achieve 22% aerodynamic drag reduction on 248 mph high-speed train
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Chinese engineers developed a method to reduce aerodynamic drag on next-generation high-speed trains by 22.11%, enabling more energy-efficient operation at 248.5 mph. The breakthrough combines optimized nose shape, pantograph design, and bogie fairings—addressing the nearly 30% increase in drag compared to current 217 mph trains and potentially saving significant traction energy.
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