A futuristic transportation system developed by NASA's Ames Research Center could finally be coming to fruition in Tel Aviv — should the project clear all the necessary regulatory hurdles, of course. Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai told Bloomberg News earlier this week that the SkyTran system, which uses two-seater pods that hang from magnetic rails, could help the traffic congestion problems the city currently struggles with.
Developed by engineers from NASA and the privately-held SkyTran, the project uses a maglev system — relying on magnetic levitation rather than wheels or conventional motors — to propel the cars, resulting in nearly silent transportation. The pods themselves can theoretically travel up to 150 miles per hour,...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/17/4629936/tel-aviv-latest-city-to-consider-futuristic-maglev-personal-transport
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