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New Hyperloop, without Hyper
Haenk:
https://www.ironlev.com/transport
Magnetic levitation, using standard rails.
What could go wrong, at (planned) speeds of 200km/h and almost no derailing safety.
Plus: Moving anything of weight will require *massive* magnets.
My verdict: Another, soon-to-fail, investor cash grab.
SiliconWizard:
Japan is working on that for good: https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/maglev-bullet-train
The dodgy part is "using standard rails", I didn't bother checking out in details the project you linked to, I just saw they are selling small kits to play with (see store). Could be a fun toy for next christmas, if they are still around by then.
wraper:
--- Quote from: Haenk on March 22, 2024, 08:43:52 am ---https://www.ironlev.com/transport
Magnetic levitation, using standard rails.
What could go wrong, at (planned) speeds of 200km/h and almost no derailing safety.
Plus: Moving anything of weight will require *massive* magnets.
My verdict: Another, soon-to-fail, investor cash grab.
--- End quote ---
Unless they faked the video, it works. They claim that pod weights 1 tonne and they already tested it on existing railway tracks at 70km/h. 200km/h is not final goal but rather next prototype.
wraper:
Looks like their kits are available for at least 3 years. Video from May 22, 2021.
JPortici:
--- Quote from: Haenk on March 22, 2024, 08:43:52 am ---https://www.ironlev.com/transport
Magnetic levitation, using standard rails.
What could go wrong, at (planned) speeds of 200km/h and almost no derailing safety.
Plus: Moving anything of weight will require *massive* magnets.
My verdict: Another, soon-to-fail, investor cash grab.
--- End quote ---
They are based not far from my place. It seems they made an actual test on an actual rail line a few days ago
I asked a friend that works in the railway industry if he knew anything but i have yet to hear back from him
I'm also skeptical, "what could possibly go wrong" indeed
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