Friday, May 23, 2014

Scientists build super-maglev train that could hit 1,800 mph - Blog Post 5/23

A team lead by Dr Deng Zigang at Southwest Jiaotong University in China have built a magle...

  • Can reach a speed of 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h)
  • Uses a vacuum to minimize air resistance. 
  • It also uses electromagnetism to lift the train off a track and to provide propulsion.
  • It is smoother to ride than surface-supported alternatives and are is affected by the weather.



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