Hover Cars

Serena Vaughn

Translator A AI

Summary

Hover Cars explores the exciting possibility of magnetic levitation (maglev) applied to personal transportation, envisioning a future where vehicles float above roadways. The book examines how electromagnetism and superconducting materials could revolutionize urban mobility, offering a potential solution to traffic congestion and improving transportation efficiency. Did you know that maglev trains already exist, reaching impressive speeds by eliminating friction? This technology, when scaled down and adapted, could transform personal vehicles, leading to floating cars. The book carefully traces the evolution of maglev, from its early theoretical concepts to the engineering challenges of creating practical, personal transport.

It begins by introducing the basic principles of magnetic levitation and superconducting materials. Later chapters delve into the propulsion systems, energy needs, and infrastructure required for a hover car network. The book also considers the broader societal and economic implications, presenting a balanced view of the technology's potential impact on urban planning and the automotive industry. This exploration uniquely focuses on applying maglev to road vehicles, unlike many discussions centered solely on high-speed trains.

By presenting established scientific principles and current technological capabilities, the book offers a practical, engineering-focused overview. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in sustainable technology and the future of transportation, acknowledging ongoing debates about economic viability and environmental impact while presenting a nuanced assessment of the challenges and opportunities.

Available since: 03/12/2025.

Print length: 73 pages.

Science & Technology

Other books that might interest you

ChatGPT Side Hustles - The...

Omar Johnson

Discover a world where artificial intelligence isn't just a buzzword but a tangible tool to reshape the financial landscape of your life. 
In "ChatGPT Side Hustles," delve deep into the expansive possibilities of OpenAI's ChatGPT, unveiling its potential not just as a technological marvel but as a catalyst for unparalleled financial success. This guide is meticulously crafted for those ready to harness the digital renaissance and convert cutting-edge AI advancements into sustainable income streams, consistent cashflow, and lasting wealth. 
Inside this book, you will explore:A comprehensive introduction to ChatGPT's vast capabilities.Real-world applications, from education to business, travel planning to personal growth.Expert insights into crafting tailored solutions using ChatGPT's dynamic features.Step-by-step strategies to monetize these applications, complete with pricing models and marketing techniques.Over 100 actionable prompts to kickstart your ChatGPT journey. 
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a passionate side hustler, or someone eager to dive into the world of AI-powered ventures, this book is your roadmap. It's not just about the future of business; it's about shaping your future. 
Unleash the power of AI. Redefine your financial destiny!

Show book

On Privacy and Technology

Daniel J. Solove

Succinct and eloquent, On Privacy and Technology is an essential primer on how to face the threats to privacy in today's age of digital technologies and AI. 
  
With the rapid rise of new digital technologies and artificial intelligence, is privacy dead? Can anything be done to save us from a dystopian world without privacy? 
  
In this short and accessible book, internationally renowned privacy expert Daniel J. Solove draws from a range of fields, from law to philosophy to the humanities, to illustrate the profound changes technology is wreaking upon our privacy, why they matter, and what can be done about them. Solove provides incisive examinations of key concepts in the digital sphere, including control, manipulation, harm, automation, reputation, consent, prediction, inference, and many others. 
  
Compelling and passionate, On Privacy and Technology teems with powerful insights that will transform the way you think about privacy and technology. 
  
"A deeply insightful look at myriad dimensions of information privacy. Paths a constructive way forward for effective privacy regulation of tech in our digital age."—Paul M. Schwartz, Jefferson E. Peyser Professor of Law, Berkeley Law School

Show book

Tyrannosaurus Rex The: The...

Editors Charles River

The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, certain kinds of dinosaurs remain instantly recognizable, and among them, the “king” is undoubtedly the Tyrannosaurus.
The first discovery of a Tyrannosaurus was made in 1902 and the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever found at the time quickly gripped the popular imagination. Even its name was dramatic - Tyrannosaurus Rex means “King of the Tyrant Lizards.” The T-Rex as it quickly became known didn’t appear until the last age of the Late Cretaceous period, the Maastrichtian, but when it did, it was the biggest and most terrifying of all the theropod predators. The T-Rex was around 13 feet tall at the hips (its tallest point since it isn’t believe to have stood upright), it was over 35 feet long, and it weighed about nine metric tons. Like most therapods, it had very powerful hind legs and much smaller fore legs, so the front legs look almost comically small. This dinosaur also had a large and powerful tail to counterbalance its very large head (some T-Rex skulls are nearly five feet long). Within the skull was a massive jaw lined with teeth up to a foot long. A reconstructive study has estimated that a T-Rex jaw was capable of exerting a pressure of over 55,000 Newtons; the equivalent of almost six tons of pressure. It was fast too, possibly capable of moving at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.

Show book

American Genesis - A Century of...

Thomas P. Hughes

*PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST*A sweeping history of the inventors, inventions, and innovations that together created modern America.A stunning, wide-ranging history from one of the foremost historians of technology of our age, American Genesis tells the sweeping story of the technological revolution that made modern America. Unlike other histories of technology, which focus on particular inventions like the light bulb or the automobile, American Genesis makes these inventions characters in a broad chronicle, both shaped by and shaping a culture. By weaving scientific and technological advancement into other cultural trends, and bringing in fascinating characters like Edison, Ford, and Frederick Taylor, Hughes demonstrates here the myriad ways in which the two are inexorably linked, and in a new preface, he recounts his earlier missteps in predicting the future of technology and follows its move into the information age.

Show book

Advanced Scrum Case studies Vol...

Frederik Mark Fowler

vvvYou are an Agile Coach and you have been retained by a small but successful start up company.  They have achieved positive cash flow and are starting to grow.  So far, so good! 
The investors are pressuring the company leadership to adopt more formal procedures.  Specifically they would like the start up to submit a formal budget for the investors to approve. 
You have been asked to teach and coach the company leadership how budgeting works in an Agile context. 
What should you tell them? 
This case and the others in the series come from the real-world experiences of a group of Scrum professionals who meet regularly to discuss the Scrum Framework and how to apply it to actual situations they have encountered.  These discussions have been led since 2015 by Frederik Mark Fowler, A Doctor of Scrum and Holder of the Professional Scrum Master level III certification awarded by Scrum.org.  Fred has worked with the Scrum Framework for almost 20 years and has trained more then 300 people to become Scrum Masters and Product Owners.  For more information, visit www.Patreon.com/SiliconValleyScrum.

Show book

A Brief History of the...

Sally Coulthard

A Waterstones Best Book of 2024: Nature Writing
The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts
'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and – of course – the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship
For most of human history, we were rural folk.
Our daily lives were bound up with working the land, living within the rhythm of the seasons. We poured our energies into growing food, tending to animals and watching the weather. Family, friends and neighbours were often one and the same. Life revolved around the village and its key spaces and places – the church, the green, the school and the marketplace.
And yet rural life is oddly invisible our historical records. The daily routine of the peasant, the farmer or the craftsperson could never compete with the glamour of city life, war and royal drama. Lives went unrecorded, stories untold.
There is, though, one way in which we can learn about our rural past. The things we have left behind provide a connection that no document can match; physical artefacts are touchstones that breathe life into its history. From farming tools to children’s toys, domestic objects and strange curios, the everyday items of the past reveal fascinating insights into an often-forgotten way of life. Birth, death, celebration, work, crime, play, medicine, beliefs, diet and our relationship with nature can all be read from these remnants of our past.
From ancient artefacts to modern-day memorabilia, this startling book weaves a rich tapestry from the fragments of our rural past.
In her non-fiction book A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects, Sally Coulthard explores the social and cultural dynamics of rural life in Europe. The book, steeped in anthropology and environmental conservation, emphasises the importance of regional studies and the protection of our environment.
For fans of Jane Cooper (The Lost Flock), Charles King (Every Valley), Lee Alan Dugatkin (Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose), James Rebanks (The Shepherd's View), and Clara Parkes (Vanishing Fleece).
HarperCollins 2024

Show book