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Hybrid wheelset cuts weight and noise

By and Dipl-Ing Martin Große-Hovest et al2006-09-01T10:00:00

The EU-funded Hiperwheel research project explored the structural and fatigue life of wheelsets and developed a prototype composite design that offers a 25% weight saving and a reduction in radiated noise of around 6 dB(A)

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