# Magnet-Powered Bullet Trains This Bullet Train Prototype Sucks in Electricity from the Tracks By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetpowered References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/south-koreas-magnet-powered-bullet-train-has-taken-its-1580088346) & [krri.re.kr](http://www.krri.re.kr/krri/) The [Korea Railroad Research Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasma-care-uvc) and [Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrafast-charging-systems) have collaborated to develop an incredible magnet-powered bullet train. This bullet train is the first rail vehicle to use [wireless power transmissoin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1). Bullet trains usually have to use a large amount of electrical current through ugly overhear power lines. But this new train prototype -- which recently took its first ride -- sucks electricity from the tracks below instead. A power inverter located near the track transfers about 1 megawatt of electricity through special coils installed on track level. The electricity forms a high-frequency magnetic field which spreads, allow the train's current-collection coils to absorb the energy. The test prototype train was only able to chug along at about 4 km/h during its test run, but could hit speeds of 400 km/h in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Power Transmission:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of wireless power transmission technology in various industries, eliminating the need for traditional power lines. - **Magnetic Field Energy Absorption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the utilization of magnetic field energy absorption to power vehicles and equipment, reducing the reliance on traditional power sources. - **High-speed Magnetic-powered Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-speed magnetic-powered transportation systems that can revolutionize the way we travel, providing faster and more efficient means of transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement magnet-powered technology in the transportation industry to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply wireless power transmission technology in the renewable energy sector to improve the efficiency of energy distribution and utilization. - **Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate magnetic field energy absorption technology in infrastructure development to create sustainable and self-sufficient power systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Profile Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-bullet-trains.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Enhanced Safety Bullet Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e10-shinkansen.md) - [Induction-Charging EV Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inductev.md) - [Automatic EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witricity.md) - [Transforming Bullet Train Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinkalion.md) - [Regenerative Drive Mechanisms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-drive.md)