Passive Maglev

• Vehicles magnetically levitated above specially built guideways
• Clean, efficient, quiet - and very high speeds are possible
• Applicable to passenger and cargo transport

Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM)

• Provides forward propulsion in most maglev systems
• Basic technologies used in operational transportation
• systems

Chassis Assembly

• Magnet modules are mounted to the chassis supports

No active power system on vehicle − only permanent magnets

• Lighter, cheaper, more efficient vehicle design
• Lighter, cheaper, and less intrusive guideway tracks

Magnet blocks

• Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB)
• Divided into subassemblies
• Loaded into the magnet modules

Halbach Array magnet configuration adds to benefits

• Increased magnetic field strength
• Very low magnetic fields in passenger compartments and near stations (well below allowable standards)
• Larger air-gap for less expensive guideway construction

Guideway Modules

• Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM)
• Levitation Track
• High Speed Turns (144 km/hr, 90 mph)
• 800 meter minimum turn radius
• 11.5 Cant Angle
• Steel Fiber Reinforce Concrete (SFRC)
• Future Concept: Hybrid Guideway Girder