Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
HighRoad
USA, GA
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HiLoMag
USA, WA
National dual mode system with high capacity synchronous Maglev guideways (conceptual only)
HSST Maglev
Linimo line
Japan
For sale, extensive test and demo program continuing, first application in Japan is almost completed. Has
been studied in the US under FTA Urban Maglev contracts. First public service scheduled on Linimo line
for March 2005
Hytran
USA, IL
Suspended monorail - conceptual, seeking development funding
Individual Mass
Transit
USA, OR
A 3-tier dual mode concept, conceptual only
Intelligent
Grouping
Transport
UK, London
An area-wide, dial-a-ride concept, using advanced communications technologies - called Taxibus -
utilizes relatively small vehicles
Interstate
Traveler
USA, MI
Maglev concept under development, includes palletized dual mode, cargo, solar driven hydrogen produc-
tion and municipal utility capabilities
InTransSys
USA, CO
Dual mode concept, extensive documentation and video available
Jpods
USA, MN
Small, suspended, computer controlled vehicles, development underway, very good slide show at their
website
LEVX Maglev
by Magna-
force
USA, WA
Prototype 6-passenger vehicle being developed, uses permanent magnets for suspension and linear motors
for propulsion, test track being constructed near Port Angeles, Washington
MAGLEV 2000
USA, FL
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Magnemotion,
Urban
Maglev
USA, MA
One of FTA's Urban Maglev contractors, working towards demonstration project planned for near future,
prototypes operating
Magnetrans
USA, CA
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Magplane
pipeline
USA, MA
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Magplane
passenger
USA, MA
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Magtube, Inc.
USA, CA
Evacuated tube concept using Maglev, focused on moving freight
MegaRail
USA, TX
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Mezzanine
Transit
USA, TX
Conceptual only, being developed in Houston, TX, unique horizontal switching method
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