China Builds High Efficiency Linear Motor Propulsion

As everybody is encouraged to drive less and use public transportation more, breakthroughs in this department can only make our lives easier. One of the most important achievement of recent times is the high efficiency linear electric motors used to power trains. Harbin Electric, a developer and manufacturer of electric motors from China just announced its self-developed linear motor propulsion system powering China’s first LM driving metro train.

Though it might not sound like a … (read more)