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Vacuum-Controlled Elevator Developed

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the tube-technology-arrives dept.

Aenox writes "Vacuum Elevators of Florida have released a one-man elevator system that easily slots into buildings. It has gone on sale in the U.S. for around $20,000 and uses only electricity to power vaccum-inducing suction turbines that can lift 204Kg several floors up. They claim it provides a smooth ride but from the video it looks like it could use some oil."

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  1. Not too expensive... by seanadams.com · · Score: 5, Funny

    The elevator costs between $20,000 and £22,000.
    Sweet. My new Prius gets between 812448 RPH and 48 MPG. I think I've saved enough on gas to get one of these...

  2. Vacuum Elevators? by Agret · · Score: 5, Funny

    Futurama here we come!

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    Have you metaroderated recently?
  3. It's like... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    the world's largest penis pump. Good grief, I can't believe I just said that.