Say hi to CR450the world's fastest electric multiple unit (EMU)! 🚄 Just hit the rails for trial runs on the ShanghaiChongqingChengdu high-speed line in the Chinese mainland, and it's all kinds of epic.
How does it zoom so fast? Check out these design hacks:
- 15 m nose cone (vs. 12.5 m) for ultra-smooth airflow 🌬️
- Fully enclosed bogies & lower skirt panels cut drag by 22%—think race-car vibes 🏎️
- 20 cm lower profile & 50 tonnes shaved off weight for extra boost ⚖️
After smashing a 450 km/h top speed, CR450 needs 600,000 km of trouble-free runs before taking passengers. But get this: it rockets from 0 to 350 km/h in 4 min 40 s—100 s quicker than today’s Fuxing EMUs! 😲💨
This isn’t just flex; it's part of the Chinese mainland’s push for a supercharged transport grid. With over 6 million km of roads and rails, they’re crafting Asia’s ultimate travel network. Since launching in 2021, the CR450 has already set records—453 km/h top speed and 896 km/h passing speed! 🏅
Ready for next-level commutes? The CR450 is racing toward a world where city hops feel like seconds. Stay tuned—you might soon zip between hubs faster than your fav video buffers! 📲✨
Reference(s):
CR450: World's fastest bullet train hits track for trials in China
cgtn.com
