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Personal Maglev transport showcased at Ceatec
newlaunches.com - 10/1/2008
Personal Maglev transport showcased at Ceatec
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Tyco and Gakken showcased their small linear motor car at the Ceatec exhibition in Japan. A magnetic field holds the vehicle two or three centimeters above the tracks as it moves along. [Nikkei BP]...
ceatec.com - 9/25/2008
CEATEC JAPAN 2008
— ceatec.com — CEATEC JAPAN Cutting-edge IT & Electronics Comprehensive Exhibition September 30-October 4, 2008 at Makuhari Messe Choose Language... 日本語 English 中文 Copyright 2008 CEATEC JAPAN Organizing Committee All rights ... (more) CEATEC JAPAN 2008
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itmedia.co.jp - 10/5/2008
CEATEC JAPAN 2008：携帯、大型、1億画
— itmedia.co.jp — 画像 パイオニアのデモ。ディスプレイにCDジャケットが写っており、映像をなぞるように携帯を動かすと、着メロがダウンロードされる (more) CEATEC JAPAN 2008：携帯、大型、1億画

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Personal MagLev train might be a bit excessive
dvice.com - 10/6/2008
Personal MagLev train might be a bit excessive
— dvice.com — You've probably heard of MagLev trains before, but only in the context of high-speed trains between high-density... population centers . They're insanely expensive, but once built are relatively efficient to run and are incredibly fast. So it's not ... (more) Personal MagLev train might be a bit excessive
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Gizmodo:  One-Person Maglev Car, Like Riding a 300MPH Roller Coaster to Work [Transportation]

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One-Person Maglev Car, Like Riding a 300MPH Roller Coaster to Work [Transportation]
Gizmodo — ... this maglev (magnetic levitation) car is more likely in development for personal transportation. By Tyco and Gakken, the maglev system suspends the car 2-3 centimeters above the track, propelling the rider forward without friction. Since the fastest record for a full-blown maglev train is 361 mph, my guess is that an open cockpit like this one could make for one hell of a bug-faced ride. Maybe that face squeegee startup isn't such a crazy investment after all. [nikkei BP via NewLaunches] ...

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