# Speedy Eco Trains Sweden's Grona Taget Sets Record By Holger Mohr | Published 2008-09-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wwwgronatagetse References: [marketwire](http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Bombardier-Transportation-TSX-BBD.A-899607.html) & [gronataget.se](http://www.gronataget.se) Earlier this month, the Swedish eco-train ‘Gröna Taget’ or ‘green train’ set a new national speed record of 202 km/h. The Bombardier Regina Gröna Taget train saves 20-30% energy compared to the traditional Bombardier Regina trains, which operate at maximum speeds of 200 km/hr during regular traffic. The trains feature two key eco-friendly design features: a Permanent Magnet motor to increase energy efficiency and optimize power and a driver assistance system, which saves 15% of typical traction energy by displaying speed and traction force information to drivers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Trains:** Opportunity for developing trains with eco-friendly design features to increase energy efficiency and optimize power. - **Energy-saving Technology:** Opportunity for developing energy-saving technologies for trains to reduce energy consumption. - **High-speed Rail:** Opportunity for developing high-speed rail systems with improved energy-saving capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient trains. - **Railway Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the railway technology industry to create energy-saving technologies for trains. - **Sustainable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable energy industry to provide energy solutions for high-speed rail systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Record-Setting E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgnt-motorcycles.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Carbon Fiber Subway Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail.md) - [Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-escooter.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Record-Breaking Electric Auto Drifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-group.md) - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Swedish Electric Road Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trafikverket.md)