Fairly recently, maglev transportation technology has been tested for effective use in mass transit, but the potential of this technology has yet to be explored more profoundly. Scientific research and practical application have both proven how efficient the magnetic levitation truly is, eliminating the friction factor, conserving energy and even preventing collisions.
What has cropped up on the radar are the hovering high-speed trains of Japan and Germany, demonstrating the great speeds that can result from magnetically driven systems. Inspiration from these experiments encouraged the development of all sorts of concept cars and public transportation solutions, including accident-proof autonomous vehicles and supersonic levitating trains. Give it another year and a great deal more maglev transportation ideas will have risen above the surface.
13 Cases of Maglev Transportation
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Ultra High Speed Public Pods
SkyTran Individual Maglev System
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Sideways Speeding Autos
The AKA24 Concept Car Will Reorient Between Manual and Autonomous Modes
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Levitating Magnet Automobiles
The Nissan 400C Floats Like a Cloud (or a Hovercraft)
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Supersonic Levitating Trains
The Chinese 'Super Maglev' Train Will Travel in a Vacuum Chamber
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Roadless Public Transport
The Maglev Public Transportation Concept by Chris Hanley
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300mph Magnetic Mass Transit
EOL Maglev by Vanja Valencak Offers Resistance-Free Rides
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Commuter Maglev Cars
The M.U.C. Vehicle Would Streamline City Driving for Efficient and Eco Aims
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Magnetic Pod Cars
2050 Audi RM Concept Gets Power and Speed From Train Tracks
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Hyper-Fast Levitating Trains
The Shinkansen Maglev Train In Japan Topped 500 KM/H
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Speedy Electrified Vehicle Infographics
The Fastest Electric Vehicle Infographic Dispels Myth
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Low-Slung Concept Racers
The Citroen Maglev is Designed to Tear up the Track and the Sky
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Floating Airports
Holland Concept Features Rotating Runways
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Futuristic Magnet Trains
Japan's Fastest Train Uses a Magnet Propelled Track System
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Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Functional Flying Cars
ASKA Showcased its Flight-Ready A5 eVTOL Car at CES 2023
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Short-Range Electric Motorcycles
The ATHENA e-Motorcycle Concept by Zhengxuan Xie is Stylish
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Road-Legal Flying Vehicles
The 'Switchblade' Tranforms From a Car to Plane in Under 3 Minutes
Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The TRISO Electric Motorcycle Carries Cargo and More
Transforming Commuter Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Vista Roadster by Hyunsik Moon is Shapeshifting
Modular Customization Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual Arrival ANT is Designed for London Streets
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Working Flying Car Prototypes
Volkswagen Debuts a Working Prototype of the Flying Tiger
Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries
The Moonside 'MagLight' Has a Six-in-One Design
Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks
XPeng Unveiled a Flying Car Under its AeroHT Automotive Division
Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles
The Conceptual 'PIX-L7' Vehicle is Adventure-Ready
Carbon Fiber Electric Skateboards
The Polestar Electric Skateboard Concept is Efficient
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles
The Conceptual Audi Cascade by Chris Min Has a Comfy Interior
Eco Oceanic Energy Systems
The Waveline Magnet Concept Design Captures Wave-Made Energy
Dormant Monolithic Architecture
This Space Features a Sensor-Activated Ground
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
900-Mile Electric Vehicles
Toyota Claims its Solid-State Batteries Will Reach 900 Miles per Charge
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Branded Electric Motorcycle Concepts
The Tesla Model-Z Electric Bike Has a Lightweight Build
Shapeshifting Electric Motorbikes
The Conceptual Sony x Honda E-Volve by Jennifer Ellison is Sleek
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Magnetic-Safe Car Mounted Chargers
Belkin Announces its New Wireless Car Charger with MagSafe
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Space-Saving Technology Chargers
The Conceptual 'MAGEPAN' Magnetic Wireless Charger is Efficient
Italian Sports Car-Branded Chargers
This Conceptual Ferrari EV Charger Pays Tribute to the Brand
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis
This Craft is Designed For Short-Haul Aerial Journeys
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles
Alauda Aeronautics Unveils the New Airspeeder MK4 Vehicle
Tech-Charging Valet Trays
The Courant MAG:3 Valet Tray Reduces Clutter in a Stylish Way
Hypersonic Launch Vehicles
The 'HASTE' System Can Boost Vehicles Beyond Mach 5 Speeds
Breakthrough Graphene Batteries
NASA's Work on Project Sabers is Extremely Important
Design-Conscious Tech Docks
The Conceptual MagSafe Trio by Lee Huang Has a Tactile Form
Swingarm-Supported Velocars
The 'Tilt4orce' Offers Stability and Safe Leaning Into Turns
Traditional Vehicle Hydrogen Concepts
Toyota Presents the New Corolla Cross Hydrogen Concept
Zero-Emission Race Cars
Karfidov lab designs the Formula Polestar for the future
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Portable Hydrogen Stations
Hyperion Announced the 'Hyper:Fuel' Stations for its XP-1 Supercar
Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles
The Robotic City Car by Facundo Castellano is Futuristic
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles
This Audi Concept Vehicle by Yunsik Kim is Shapeshifting
Futuristic Bladeless Planes
Jetopetra Creates Planes That are Able to Fly Without Propellers
Aviation-Grade Condensed Batteries
This Lithium-Based Battery is Safe Enough For Electric Aircraft
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft
The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods
Sculpted Electric Sports Cars
The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept Showcases Sweeping Lines
Family-Friendly Hypercar Concepts
The Porsche Mission S Concept by Zhe Huang is Spacious
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Electric Car Chassis Platforms
The 'Super Board' Reduces the Development Time Of Electric Vehicles
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Riproaring Electric Vans
The 'Ford Supervan 4.2' is Designed For Uphill Racing Performance
Human-Robot Delivery Vehicles
The Seoyon Ehwa Automatic Sorting System Supports Fast Delivery
Harmonious Cityscape Monorails
The HK Monorail Concept by the Ponti Design Studio is Sustainable
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
Solar-Powered Rail Bus Systems
The RTA in Dubai Presents Plans for Floc Duo Rail System
Audacious Electric Supercars
The 'Speirling Pure' Uses Sealed-Skirt Fan Tech to Zip Around Corners
Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains
The Conceptual 'AIRSCP' Electric Train by 2050.LAB is Cutting-Edge
Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars
The 'EV Sport 01' Offers Powerful Performance In a Sleek Package
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Bouncy Car Suspension Systems
BYD's New Technology Lets Cars Bounce and Dance With Swagger
Luxury Italian Electric Vehicles
The AEHRA Sedan Has a Sleek Yet Practical Aesthetic
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Geared Electric Motorbikes
Matter Unveiled India's First Electric Geared Bike with a 10.5 kW Motor
Luxury Material Wireless Chargers
The Courant MAG:1 Has an ABS Coated Frame and Belgian Linen
Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars
The Toyota GR H2 Racing Concept is Imagined for Le Mans 24 Hours
Hyper-Fast Electric Bikes
The Lightning Motorcycles Tachyon Nb Targets 250mph
Public Hovercraft Transport Systems
Hoverlink is Launching a Hovercraft Service in Ontario, Canada
All-Electric Luxury Cars
Lamborghini Unveils the Lanzador Concept, Its Inaugural All-Electric Auto
India-Focused Electric Motorcycles
Ultraviolette Automotive Announced the 'F77' For India
Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers
This Kevee Smart EV Charging Technology is Advanced
Speedily Sprinting Electric Scooters
Segway's New E-Scooter Can Hit 50 Km/h in Under Three Seconds
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Induction-Charging EV Systems
InductEV Offers Clean, Wireless EV-Charging Infrastructure at Scale
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Agile Wall-Climbing Robots
The 'Magnecko' Robot Works on Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
All-Electric Sleek Fastback Sedans
Volkswagen Presents the ID.7, an Electric Update
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles
The Nyobolt Concept EV Powers Up in Just Six-Minutes
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Space-Inspired Hovering Pens
The Levitating Pen 3.0 Appears to be Magically Floating in the Air
Liquid-Cooled EV Charging Stations
These Lotus EV Charging Solutions Will Arrive in 2024
Automatic EV Charging Systems
WiTricity's Automotive Charging System Outperforms Wired Chargers
Range-Boosting Aerodynamic Systems
Hyundai's 'Active Air Skirts' Increase the Efficiency Of EVs
Electrified Supercar Concepts
Nissan Showcased the Hyper Force Concept Car at Japan Mobility Show
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Electrified Retro Sports Cars
The 'Caterham EV Seven' Will Feature An All-Electric Powertrain
Ultra-Fast Charging Electric Motorcycles
Lightning Motorcycles' Bikes Can Charge in 10 Minutes
Pole-Mounted EV Chargers
National Grid Debuted Space-Efficient Chargers in Melrose, Massachusetts
Magnetized Fusion Power Plants
Al_A Designs a "World's First" in Oxfordshire, UK
Medium-Duty Electric Trucks
The Motiv Power System 'Argo' Trucks Will Hit the Road in 2024
Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks
The All-Electric 'Tangra LH1' Boasts a Range Of Over 500 Miles
Regenerative Braking Electric Trucks
This Truck Uses Efficient Braking to Provide Expanded Range
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Zero-Emissions Hypersonic Jets
The Venus Aerospace Stargazer Hypersonic Aircraft Concept is Sleek
Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles
This Open-Source Two-Wheeler Aims to Encourage Innovation
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Magnetic Mine-Detection Systems
This System Uses Magnetic Resonance to Detect Buried Explosives
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
These Battery-Swap Stations Are Contributing to the Electrical Grid
High-Speed Californian Electric Trains
Brightline Rail Company is Rolling out a New Electric Train
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
Driverless Airport Parking Services
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Launch a New Service in Stuttgart
Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles
Lotus Presents the Emeya Car with a Full Electric Build
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Electric Motors Technology Kits
Mahle Positions Itself as a "System Champion for E-mobility"
Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
Germany Offers Unlimited Public Transit for €49 Monthly
Hydrogen-Electric Racecars
The ACO and H24Project Unveiled 'MissionH24,' an Eco-Friendly Supercar
Accessible EV Charging Stations
This Charging System Uses a Camera-Fitted Robotic Arm
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks
Volta's Prototype Truck is Designed For Sustainable Hauling
Connected Vehicular Safety Systems
Audi C-V2X Technology Aims to Improve Road Safety
Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles
Nissan Unveils a Look at the Max-Out EV Concept Converitible
Futuristic Missile Interceptors
This System Can Thwart Missiles Flying At Hypersonic Speeds
Safe-Focused Electric SUVs
Volvo's EX90 EV SUV is Described to be the Safest Car Yet by the Brand
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power
Small-Profile Bullet Trains
JR East Reveals its Latest Series E8 Yamagata Shinkansen
Proposed Spanish Speed Trains
A New Train Could Whisk Passengers from Malaga and Marbella