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Maglev Elevators by 2008?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the one-technology-i-don't-mind-waiting-for-testing dept.

An anonymous reader writes "CNN is reporting that the first magnetic levitation elevators could hit the market as soon as 2008. The Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation has stated that the same technology used to develop high speed trains will soon be available in their elevators. From the article: 'The maglev elevators will be quieter and more comfortable and will travel 300 meters (984 feet) per minute -- not as fast as the company's conventional lifts that can move up to 1,010 meters (3,314 feet) a minute, Toshiba said.'"

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  1. In Japan, of course... by daddyrief · · Score: 0, Troll

    Asia is always years ahead of the US as far as technology goes. I wouldn't get my hopes up about seeing this in the office anytime soon.

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