SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 1, 2024Interesting Engineering

China’s 621 mph maglev train with 5G could tap Hyperloop idea that Elon Musk abandoned

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China is developing 1,000 km/h (621 mph) vacuum-tube maglev trains with 5G connectivity, aiming to surpass airplane speeds. Researchers propose using specialized cables along tube walls to maintain stable communication, while full-scale propulsion tests are underway at the world's largest maglev research base in Shanxi province.

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