[2011.08.22 - 06:51 PM]
Wind energy is rapidly gaining attention, and according to renewable energy consultant Scott Gregory magnetic levitation is the latest development in the large wind turbine technology. Maglev is better than the older gear boxes and bearings technology since its operating cost and maintenance is less, and the power output is more even. China, Germany and [...]
Read More
[2011.08.18 - 10:59 AM]
The latest version of the magnetically levitated Maglev train, which is the fastest vehicle on ground, is being tested by the Central Japan Railway. The Maglev train will cover the 514 km distance between Tokyo and Osaka in just 67 minutes, with a record speed of 581 kph – 935 km/h. The first section of [...]
Read More
[2011.08.15 - 03:45 PM]
Maglev Inc. has filed for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The McKeesport based company filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization petition, according to which the company had more than $1 million in debts, and less than $ 50, 000 in assets. Maglev Inc. is the company that planned to build a magnetic levitation train [...]
Read More