We use an automotive scale and automotive standards to hold down the cost.
A cutaway section showing how the power is distributed by the three bus bars and then picked up by the vehicles battery.
This operates an electric motor for slower speeds and a linear induction motor for higher speeds.
The POWER PICKUP shoe is flexible, allowing for cornering. Its flared-end guide channel allows for easy switching between track types.
The vehicle switches by grabbing the side of the track it wishes to follow. Since switching is on the car itself, this eliminates the need for moving parts on the track, offering less maintenance time on the track and tighter control over switching.
The spacious cabins offer comfort with high-back seats, personal climate control and a computer screen with user interface for local news, reservations, and advertising. 
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The guideway is constructed of sturdy concrete and each replaceable section houses all needed components for power and communications.

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