Maglev (Noun)
Meaning
High-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The Shanghai maglev train can travel at speeds of up to 431 kilometers per hour using electromagnetic propulsion.
- In this system the train cars are suspended by magnetic forces hovering above the track as in a maglev system.
- Japan has been aggressively pursuing the development of its maglev technology, aiming to create trains that can travel at speeds over 500 kilometers per hour.
- The German-designed maglev was the fastest tracked vehicle in the world, briefly holding a land-speed record.
- The main advantages of maglev include the capacity for high speeds, as well as low energy consumption and reduced track wear.