We're building for fast, effortless journeys that expand possibilities. Our system can propel passenger or cargo pods at speeds of over 1000 km/h. Tha

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We're building for fast, effortless journeys that expand possibilities. Our system can propel passenger or cargo pods at speeds of over 1000 km/h. That is 3x faster than high-speed rail and more than 10x faster than traditional rail.

A modular array of 4 propulsion engines flank each side of our vehicle and support cruise velocities near 1,000 km/h in under 5 minutes. Our proprietary motor has a 50% better power factor, is 50% more compact, and can reach speeds 2-3 times faster than competing systems.

We've created a near-vacuum environment, reducing the air pressure down to the equivalent of 200,000 ft above sea level. The near vacuum lowers aerodynamic drag significantly, allowing for higher speeds to be achieved while using minimal energy.

Our vehicle levitates from the top using an attractive electromagnetic force, powered by onboard batteries. This levitation system is over 8 times more efficient compared to the world’s fastest maglev train in operation today and enables high-speed switching with no moving track.