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electrodynamic suspension
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electrodynamic suspension

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Also known as: EDS
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  • Maglev train in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
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    / Electromagnetic suspension (EMS) and electrodynamic suspension (EDS)

    Electrodynamic suspension (EDS) systems are similar to EMS in several respects, but the magnets are used to repel the train from the guideway rather than attract them. These magnets are supercooled and superconducting and have the ability to conduct electricity for a short time after…

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    Electrodynamic suspension (EDS) systems are similar to EMS in several respects, but the magnets are used to repel the train from the guideway rather than attract them. These magnets are supercooled and superconducting and have the ability to conduct electricity for a short time after…

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