2. What are MagLev trains?What are MagLev trains?
MagLev uses Electromagnetic Propulsion.MagLev uses Electromagnetic Propulsion.
Trains are thrust forward by positively andTrains are thrust forward by positively and
negatively charged magnets.negatively charged magnets.
The train floats on a cushion of airThe train floats on a cushion of air
eliminating friction.eliminating friction.
3. MagLev “Guideways” or TracksMagLev “Guideways” or Tracks
Track repels magnets on undercarriage ofTrack repels magnets on undercarriage of
train, sending the train forward.train, sending the train forward.
Train levitates between 1 and 10 cmTrain levitates between 1 and 10 cm
above guideway.above guideway.
4. MagLev vs. Conventional TrainsMagLev vs. Conventional Trains
MagLev TrainsMagLev Trains Conventional TrainsConventional Trains
No Friction = LessNo Friction = Less
MaintenanceMaintenance
Routine MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance
NeededNeeded
No Engine = No fuelNo Engine = No fuel
requiredrequired
Engine requires fossilEngine requires fossil
fuelsfuels
Speeds in excess ofSpeeds in excess of
300 mph300 mph
Speeds up to 110 mphSpeeds up to 110 mph
5. Better for the EnvironmentBetter for the Environment
Less energy consumption because no rail-Less energy consumption because no rail-
track frictiontrack friction
Requires no fossil fuel which can harm theRequires no fossil fuel which can harm the
environment.environment.
Less noise pollution since the train neverLess noise pollution since the train never
hits the trackhits the track
MagLev guideways and trains take up lessMagLev guideways and trains take up less
space than conventional trainsspace than conventional trains
6. Other MagLev ApplicationsOther MagLev Applications
Disneyland’s California Adventure CoasterDisneyland’s California Adventure Coaster
California Screamin’ roller coaster usesCalifornia Screamin’ roller coaster uses
MagLev technology to propel car from 0-MagLev technology to propel car from 0-
55 mph in less than 5 seconds!55 mph in less than 5 seconds!
Disneyland® - California Screamin'Disneyland® - California Screamin'
7. Other MagLev ApplicationsOther MagLev Applications
U.S. military is looking into using MagLevU.S. military is looking into using MagLev
Possible uses could include:Possible uses could include:
Rocket launchingRocket launching
Aircraft carrier launching padAircraft carrier launching pad
Space craft launchingSpace craft launching
8. Travel SpeedsTravel Speeds
At 300 mph, you could travel to Paris toAt 300 mph, you could travel to Paris to
Rome in just 2 hours!Rome in just 2 hours!
Anaheim to Las Vegas in just 86 minutes,Anaheim to Las Vegas in just 86 minutes,
and cheaper than flying!!!!and cheaper than flying!!!!
MaglevMaglev