Comments on: Lightweight Trains & Lighter Cars (New Material is 35% Lighter than Aluminum or Steel)

By: ilenerichman

ilenerichman — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:56:00 +0000

I have a train project. Tracks are already built. Project developer needs to purchase trains and locomotive. He has planning for passengers, freight and overnight fun trips. Please contact: Ilene Richman 561-630-7975
irichman@comcast.net Project is also seeking financing. Trains are already on line for passengers from one city to the next.

By: albert1000000

albert1000000 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:14:00 +0000

What would be the full life-cycle of this material — will a component that wears out be (economically) recyclable? And what are the “various additives?” I hope material scientists have learned enough to start asking these questions during the design process, rather than after flooding the market with a new material.