This looks great. I ticks all the boxes for me. I see why the pod only has two seats behind each other - because at 100mph aerodynamics becomes an issue. However, I tend to think that in many cases 4-person pod would be nice.. think about family with two kids or two persons with huge trolley bags.
SkyTran website doesn't say much. It would be interesting to know how the projects are going in these "Sweden, Finland and Florida" locations - four years later.
I would MUCH rather see a state-wide SkyTran system than a bullet train. Having met with the people in the video, they've told me that SkyTran can make the trip from L.A. to S.F., non-stop, in two hours and 38 minutes -- almost exactly the same time as massively more expensive start-stop-start 'high-speed' rail system. Having seen this system, I doubt I will ever ride the bull___t train!
I like the idea of this, but I think a lower speed magnetic induction system would be better for starters. I don't know if I would feel safe going 100mph in such new technology. Ps brettah31 maglev power Comes from the track:)
Any one know where the power comes from in these things? It seems as though the propulsion energy comes from the car itself, but that would require an energy storage system. If so, what is the range on these things?
Apart from the big auto and oil lobby (which I happen to have a real problem with, anyway) why shouldn't the government subsidize a system such as this? The research has been done, (THERE'S several BILLION saved already) It would "create or save" millions of jobs, including out-of -work Detroit auto workers, and be a much needed shot in the arm for our economy.
Because that would give the impression that it is more popular or a higher demand exists than their really is. Rather, oil industries, ethanol, and other fuel sources should NOT be subsidized. The problem is we have subsidies in other industries now, get rid of them to level the playing field rather than add new ones. Plus, knowing the government will make up for your slack will lead to a moral hazard in which skytran would be less motivated to compete with other popular technologies.
I think the only reason it wouldn't happen is because not enough sensible people got behind it, Let me ask this question. If you could get on a system like this that took you from within a quarter mile of your home to within a quarter mile of your destination, rapidly, safely, cost effectively, and non-stop, would you be willing to give up driving?
Yes, but at the same time I would still want to get a Lamborghini. And that is the problem. Cars have aesthetic value that people still hold high in demand in society today, and people like that control. In my opinion, I agree with you, but people's views are subjective. Others may rather use the car. Until that mentality shifts, it wont get huge support.
ive looked at quite a few prt systems like this and i think that the skytran system is the best of them. fast, simple, good looking and we could place them all over the country and have one massive connected servise
ive looked at quite a few prt systems like this and i think that the skytran system is the best of them. fast, simple, good looking and we could place them all over the country and have one massive connected servise
well the time has come for that yes oil and them other things will complain but in the end. everthing will pass them by no mater how much money they try to throw at it. that they are up adgiest (sorry bad spelling creeping in) change and i will bet on change any day of the week.
A system that could close down every government-subsidized heavy rail/bus system overnight?
A system you can get on without a schedule and drops you off within a quarter-mile of your destination?
We ALL know that this will NEVER happen.
There are people with so much to lose if Skytran ever got off the ground. Think of the oil, auto, and the heavy rail/bus folks who would lose their shirts if this could get me to work faster than my car could.
This looks great. I ticks all the boxes for me. I see why the pod only has two seats behind each other - because at 100mph aerodynamics becomes an issue. However, I tend to think that in many cases 4-person pod would be nice.. think about family with two kids or two persons with huge trolley bags.
SkyTran website doesn't say much. It would be interesting to know how the projects are going in these "Sweden, Finland and Florida" locations - four years later.
Reinumag 8 hours ago
I would MUCH rather see a state-wide SkyTran system than a bullet train. Having met with the people in the video, they've told me that SkyTran can make the trip from L.A. to S.F., non-stop, in two hours and 38 minutes -- almost exactly the same time as massively more expensive start-stop-start 'high-speed' rail system. Having seen this system, I doubt I will ever ride the bull___t train!
rdg1266 6 months ago
I like the idea of this, but I think a lower speed magnetic induction system would be better for starters. I don't know if I would feel safe going 100mph in such new technology. Ps brettah31 maglev power Comes from the track:)
garybarone 7 months ago
Our new challenge in Brazil.
opitaluga 8 months ago
Any one know where the power comes from in these things? It seems as though the propulsion energy comes from the car itself, but that would require an energy storage system. If so, what is the range on these things?
Brettah31 9 months ago
Apart from the big auto and oil lobby (which I happen to have a real problem with, anyway) why shouldn't the government subsidize a system such as this? The research has been done, (THERE'S several BILLION saved already) It would "create or save" millions of jobs, including out-of -work Detroit auto workers, and be a much needed shot in the arm for our economy.
ratzasse 2 years ago
@ratzasse
Because that would give the impression that it is more popular or a higher demand exists than their really is. Rather, oil industries, ethanol, and other fuel sources should NOT be subsidized. The problem is we have subsidies in other industries now, get rid of them to level the playing field rather than add new ones. Plus, knowing the government will make up for your slack will lead to a moral hazard in which skytran would be less motivated to compete with other popular technologies.
tubo222555 10 months ago
I think the only reason it wouldn't happen is because not enough sensible people got behind it, Let me ask this question. If you could get on a system like this that took you from within a quarter mile of your home to within a quarter mile of your destination, rapidly, safely, cost effectively, and non-stop, would you be willing to give up driving?
ratzasse 2 years ago
@ratzasse
Yes, but at the same time I would still want to get a Lamborghini. And that is the problem. Cars have aesthetic value that people still hold high in demand in society today, and people like that control. In my opinion, I agree with you, but people's views are subjective. Others may rather use the car. Until that mentality shifts, it wont get huge support.
tubo222555 10 months ago
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ive looked at quite a few prt systems like this and i think that the skytran system is the best of them. fast, simple, good looking and we could place them all over the country and have one massive connected servise
cprich22 2 years ago
ive looked at quite a few prt systems like this and i think that the skytran system is the best of them. fast, simple, good looking and we could place them all over the country and have one massive connected servise
cprich22 2 years ago
well the time has come for that yes oil and them other things will complain but in the end. everthing will pass them by no mater how much money they try to throw at it. that they are up adgiest (sorry bad spelling creeping in) change and i will bet on change any day of the week.
swardinc 3 years ago
We can only dream, can we?
A system that could close down every government-subsidized heavy rail/bus system overnight?
A system you can get on without a schedule and drops you off within a quarter-mile of your destination?
We ALL know that this will NEVER happen.
There are people with so much to lose if Skytran ever got off the ground. Think of the oil, auto, and the heavy rail/bus folks who would lose their shirts if this could get me to work faster than my car could.
ratesforless 3 years ago