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China’s record-smashing maglev achieves 0-700km/h acceleration in less than 2 seconds (www.scmp.com)

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Researchers at China’s National University of Defence Technology have successfully accelerated a tonne-class vehicle to a record speed of 700 km/h (435mph) within just two seconds on a 400 metre (1,310-foot) magnetic levitation test line, and brought it safely to a stop. The test speed has set a new global benchmark, making it the world’s fastest superconducting electric maglev to date. This same force that flung a sledge down a short track could fling a rocket into the sky. It could even...

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[–] irishPotato@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That’s not a vehicle, that’s ammo for a railgun!

[–] HenriVolney@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Not very safe for mom and pop vacation!