China begins work on $1.5bn maglev track

China today started work on a magnetic levitation (maglev) line as part of its plans to construct an ultra-fast rail network, Global Times reports.     The plan is to build a… The post China begins work on $1.5bn maglev track appeared first on Global Construction Review.

China builds first “permanent magnetic levitation” test track

The Chinese government says it has completed an 800m-long rail track to test “permanent magnetic levitation” (PML) technology. The “Rainbow” line was built in Xingguo county, Jiangxi province to test… The post China builds first “permanent magnetic levitation” test track appeared first on Global Construction Review.

EU gives millions to start-up developing 550km/h maglev rail

A railway technology start-up that claims it can turn existing tracks into magnetic levitation rails able to propel trains along at 550km/h has received a €2.5m grant and may get… The post EU gives millions to start-up developing 550km/h maglev rail appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Top Fives - Top 15 Advanced Magnetic Machines, 11122022

There are many different types of magnetic machines that are able to do incredible things. In this video, 'Top Fives' look at 15 of the most advanced magnetic machines in the world

Top Fives - 15 Incredible New Emerging Technologies, 21112022

In the past 20 years, the world of technology has exploded with new ideas, and some of these may shape the future in ways that are absolutely insane. After all, be it new super-fast ways to get around or inventions that make the world a much more sustainable place, lots of technologies are out there that will completely revolutionize the way we live, work, and play. So watch the Top 15 Incredible New Emerging Technologies ...

The Economist - Elon Musk's hyperloop could revolutionise public transport, 20092017

Elon Musk's Hyperloop technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we travel. In a contest he held in Los Angeles, some of the world's brightest engineers gathered to find the best way to make this billionaire's pipe dream a reality. Will Hyperloop be the future of intercity travel?

Thyssen Krupp - Skyscraper elevators: up, down and sideways

Thyssen-Krupp wants to revolutionize elevators using magnetic levitation - with a cable-less cabin that can also go sideways. The company is conducting tests on a monumental scale in Rottweil on the edge of Germany’s Black Forest