Magnetic Levitation in the News

This levitating generator defies the universe: It works with the fourth state of matter
One more exciting feature of this levitating generator is that it uses magnetic levitation, or maglev for short. Maglev floats the objects and suspends them on iron birdcage employing powerful magnets ... continued..
Power lines worrisome? Add maglev to the don’t-do list. | READER COMMENTARY
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China’s 621 mph maglev train with 5G could tap Hyperloop idea that Elon Musk abandoned
Researchers in China are advancing the development of 621 mph vacuum-tube maglev trains, aiming to address the near-sonic travel challenges. continued..
Hovering Cars: Japan’s Maglev Tech May Redefine Travel Forever
Magnetic levitation, or maglev, feels like science fiction come to life¹. Using powerful electromagnetic fields, these vehicles float above the ground, bypassing friction entirely. Japanese ... continued..
China's 1000 Km/Hr Trains With 5G Network Will Rival Planes; Elon Musk Calls It 'Big Deal'
China is testing next-generation trains that will soon surpass planes in terms of speed. According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), tests are underway for the high speed trains that will achieve ... continued..
Development Of Magnetic Locking Idea Shows Great Progress
No matter how its done, with whatever level of fakery, magnetic levitation just looks cool. We don’t know about you, but merely walking past the tackiest gadget shop, the displays of ... continued..
Maglev line starting date still up in the air as costs keep rising
The much-ballyhooed magnetic levitation train line project linking Tokyo with Nagoya has been stuck in limbo since Shizuoka Prefecture refused to allow construction for what could be one of the ... continued..
How Elon Musk's 700 mph hyperloop could be the fastest way to travel
It's a hyperloop – magnetic pods levitating inside a tube at more than 1,000 kilometers per hour. In theory, you could go from LA to San Francisco in just 45 minutes with tickets less than $100 ... continued..

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