A Chinese magnetic levitation vehicle reached 650 km/h in just seven seconds during a test conducted on a 1,000-meter experimental track in Hubei province.
The experiment was conducted by the Donghu Laboratory, the epicenter of electromagnetic propulsion research in China. Using a test track of just 1,000 meters long, the team managed to accelerate a 1.1-ton vehicle to 650 km/h in just 600 meters. This achievement relies on a levitation system without physical contact, driven by magnetic fields.
Precision in Magnetic Levitation
Unlike other facilities that require tens of kilometers of track, this track shortens the distance needed to reach extreme speeds thanks to positioning technology with a margin of error of just 4 millimeters. The millimeter control has allowed for smooth acceleration and braking in just 200 meters.
Li Weichao, director of the laboratory’s Maglev Technology Innovation Center, confirmed that the operational goal is to achieve stable speeds of up to 800 km/h once the infrastructure is completed, expected by the end of this year. These capabilities place China in a prominent position in frictionless transport systems with high energy efficiency.
Projection for Civil Applications
The developed technology will not be limited to high-speed trains. Researchers have announced that the platform will be used to validate solutions in urban transport and rapid response logistic systems. Research centers have already started adopting systems derived from this project.
China consolidates its position as a leader in the development of maglev trains by combining speed, control, and sustainability in a single platform. The successful test in Hubei redefines the standards of land mobility and sets a precedent for future global initiatives.
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Source: CGTN
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