- The ultimate difference between MAGNALEV and conventional maglev or other electrified transportation systems is that MAGNALEV requires no connection to the power grid. MAGNALEV may therefore provide a “First Infrastructure” as a standalone transportation system when operating in hybrid mode.
- In the United States the cost of providing electrification for a guide way is reported to be between $9 million and $20 million or more per mile. (in addition to all other costs)
- The MAGNALEV magnetically levitated transport system can be constructed for an affordably low price of $6.5 million per lane mile. (+ other costs)
- MAGNALEV replaces complex electronic equipment with simple mechanical devices.
- MAGNALEV is very light weight because of its minimal system requirements, this reduced vehicle weight allows for much lighter gauge guide way structures. Lighter gauge also means lower cost materials and construction.
Only permanent magnet levitation provides for “floating” vehicles that never touch down on the rails. Many conventional maglev systems have secondary wheels or skids to catch the vehicles when the power is off.
- Any guide way that supports wheeled vehicles is of a much heavier gauge because the entire weight of the vehicle and payload must be supported in the very small area of wheel/rail contact, this is typically many thousand pounds per square inch. MAGNALEV allows for that weight to be disbursed along the length of the vehicle. No point on the guide way need ever support more than 24 pounds. While the entire weight of the vehicle is supported by the guide way this disbursement of weight reduces the required gauge and so the cost.
- Further MAGNALEV does not require the normal maintenance needed to keep wheel/rail interfaces safe.Up to 70% Energy Savings
Thousands of Industrial Installations Worldwide
Technology of the Year
US Navy Testimonials - Over 80,000 Hours Continuous Levitation
No Degradation
No Controls
No Energy
