Magnetic Levitation in the News

China's 435-mph maglev test reveals what caution is costing the West
Researchers at China's National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) have accelerated a one-ton vehicle from a dead stop to 435 mph (700 km/h) in under two seconds – then back to zero mph on about ... continued..
Practical magnetic levitating transmission gear system loses its teeth
A new transmission device that uses magnetic levitation to almost completely eliminate friction and wear has been developed as part of the MAGDRIVE research project, a collaboration of seven European ... continued..
China's Maglev Train Hits 800 kmph in Just 5 Seconds, Video Shows Loco Vanish Before Eyes, Sets New World Record
China has set a new benchmark in high-speed rail technology, with a Maglev prototype reaching 800 km/h in just 5.3 seconds, outpacing previous Japanese advancements., World News, Times Now ... continued..
China sets maglev world record, hits 700 km/h in 2 seconds during test | Watch
China has achieved a major breakthrough in high-speed transport after successfully testing a magnetic levitation vehicle that reached 700 km/h in just two seconds. The record-setting trial highlights ... continued..
Watch | China’s maglev hits 700km/h in less than 2 seconds. All about it
China's Defence University sets world record as maglev train hits 700 km/h, marking a breakthrough in ultra-high-speed travel. continued..
700 kmph in 2 seconds: China sets world record with high-speed maglev train - watch video
Chinese scientists have achieved a milestone in magnetic levitation technology. Researchers at China's National University of Defence Technology successfully propelled a one-tonne vehicle to 700 ... continued..
Hyperloop Company Releases Details On How It Will Make Pods Float
For all the hyperloop hype, there are few details regarding how a magnetic levitation, pod-hurtling super track will achieve the proposed goal of 700-mph transportation. But Hyperloop Transportation ... continued..
Hyperloop Transportation says it will use a ‘cheaper, safer’ form of magnetic levitation
Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His ... continued..
Building A Magnetic Levitating Quadcopter
Three days ago on October 21, 2014 it was announced to the world the Back to the Future hoverboard was real. It’s a Kickstarter, of course, and it’s trending towards a $5 Million dollar payday for the ... continued..
Magnetic levitation shows promise for manufacturing
Suspending soft, sticky or fragile objects between magnets may be a way to rotate and position them in 3-D space without needing to touch them. Manually manipulating these kinds of objects can damage ... continued..

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