Maglev Now
The solution to our economies' woes?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maglev_train
MAGLEV, or magnetic levitation, is a system of transportation that suspends,
guides and (usually) propels vehicles, predominantly passenger trains, and
could include personal transportation, using magnetic forces. This method
has the potential to be faster, quieter and smoother than wheeled mass
transit systems. The technology has the potential to exceed 4000 mph (6437
km/h) if deployed in an evacuated tunnel.
Just think, this type of transportation system could replace many of our
outdated systems we depend upon today. This technology is proven and it is
all available now.
To prove my point:
Main advantages:
1. This is the only type of transportation system that has no moving parts and
can be run entirely upon renewable resources , solar, wind, geothermal, water generated, etc.
This is an all electric system which lends itself perfectly to our problem
we find ourselves in right now, dependant on external oil.
A. Depending upon where in the country the system traverses, you can
take advantage of the resources that are plentiful in that area, as well as
sell any unused power back into the locale grid, in other words a gridtie
power system.
2. The US has all the resources required to accomplish this monumental task
right here, right now. We would not have to be dependant upon any external
manpower or resource, this project would employ millions of US workers over
many many decades. We would be investing in our own future. It would put
many of our withering industries back in business, and create many new ones.
A. Engineers, construction workers, technicians, etc.
B. The steel industry is just one example.
3. It can, over time, replace the existing transportation infrastructure,
including land and air systems.
Here's what should be done now!
1. Get the full force of the US government to support this concept by
writing your officials, this includes President Obama.