China Sets World Record with 700 km/h Electromagnetic Propulsion Flatcar
DEFENSE
Engineers in China have achieved a world record by accelerating a multi-ton flatcar powered by electromagnetic propulsion to 700 km/h in just two seconds on a 400-meter test track. This technology was developed by specialists at the Defense Science and Technology University in Changsha, Hunan Province, after 10 years of research in magnetic levitation.
The development has potential applications in vacuum transport systems and could innovate methods for launching and testing aerospace equipment. Experts suggest that such advancements may one day revolutionize high-speed travel and serve as a blueprint for future hyperloop systems.

Dec 26, 2025, 6:39 AM