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Maglev Train

Magnetic levitation systems enabling friction-free high-speed rail transport
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Maglev trains use magnetic levitation for high-speed ground transport. Research, early commercialization, diffusion; Transrapid, Shanghai Maglev, Linimo. Applications: faster trains. Commercial deployment in China; limited elsewhere due to cost.

TRL
8/9Deployed
Impact
5/5
Investment
5/5
Category
Hardware

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Hovertrain / Ground Effect Train

High-speed rail systems that glide on air cushions instead of wheels

TRL
4/9
Impact
4/5
Investment
3/5

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