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Bad news for Elon Musk as China unveils world's fastest train with top speed of..., its name is...m


Published on 2024-12-28 08:02:19 - MSN
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  • The Maglev system, first proposed in 1910 by American engineer Robert Goddard, gained traction in 2013 after Elon Musk wrote a white paper on the subject. China's Maglev train recently reached a record-breaking speeding 387mph (over 622 kmph).

The article discusses China's unveiling of a new high-speed train named "Maglev," which can reach speeds up to 621 mph (1,000 km/h), making it the fastest train in the world. This development poses a challenge to Elon Musk's Hyperloop project, which aims to transport passengers at similar speeds through vacuum-sealed tubes. The Maglev train uses magnetic levitation technology, allowing it to float above the tracks, reducing friction and enabling high speeds. This advancement not only showcases China's progress in transportation technology but also intensifies the global race for high-speed rail innovation. The train's name, Maglev, reflects its technology, and its introduction could potentially shift the dynamics in high-speed rail travel, impacting projects like Hyperloop.

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