Magnetic Levitation in the News

Japan's Magnetic Levitation Cars Could Revolutionize The Automotive Industry
Magnetic levitation, or maglev, is a method by which an object is suspended in the air using magnetic fields, eliminating the need for physical contact with a surface. This technology drastically ... continued..
Japan’s Levitating Train - The $13 Billion Maglev
Buried beneath Japan’s mountains, a 500 km/h levitating train is being built to connect Tokyo and Osaka in under an hour. Using superconducting magnets and linear motors, this SCMaglev system operates ... continued..
Alumil India launches Supreme S500 PHOS
Its innovative SlideAir version incorporates patented magnetic levitation technology, allowing effortless, quiet sliding of sashes ... continued..
FDA grants breakthrough device status to BiVACOR’s artificial heart
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted breakthrough device designation to BiVACOR’s titanium Total Artificial Heart (TAH), as a potential bridge to transplant for the adult population ... continued..
Italy's 'Ultra Fast' Hyperloop Train Reaches Major Milestone
The vacuum means there is no air resistance on the front of the vehicle, allowing transport tubes to move at very high speeds. The technology has been tested in various parts of the world, including ... continued..
Moore supports bringing Japan’s high-speed ‘maglev’ train to Maryland after years of delays
YAMANASHI, JAPAN — The inside of the train car goes eerily quiet at 93 miles per hour, a familiar rattle disappearing into a hum as it lifts four inches off the ground, levitating and speeding ... continued..
Brazilian magnetic levitation train begins new phase of testing
Brazil is taking another step forward in the development of a magnetic levitation train (maglev). These futuristic vehicles, which are still rare worldwide, hover a few centimeters above the track, ... continued..
Magnetic levitation train would be a nightmare | READER COMMENTARY
We 100% agree with the recent commentary by Angelette C. Aviles about the maglev dream (“Why Maryland’s maglev dream doesn’t track,” April 21). Instead of a dream, the proposed maglev ... continued..

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