It did this by using
the magnetic levitation technology, also known as mag - lev.
Using
magnetic levitation technology — used by train systems in countries including China, Japan, France and Germany — Virgin Hyperloop pods have already achieved speeds of 240 miles per hour.
Not exact matches
To do this, Hyperloop One uses electric propulsion in a vacuum environment to launch a pod that slightly hovers above the track thanks to what's known as
magnetic levitation, or mag - lev
technology.
Some private companies are also here in courtship mode including
magnetic levitation specialist Arx Pax, which has an elaborate booth at the exhibit and is encouraging teams to use its
technology on their pods.
The startup is working on
technology that would use
magnetic levitation in low - pressure tubes to transport people and goods at airplane - like speeds.
Startup firm Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced that it has licensed cheaper, safer
technology than the
magnetic levitation currently used in high - speed trains.
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