The magnetically levitated (maglev) intermodal system named Auto-shuttle is a new transportation concept that can be built along existing major transportation arteries such as freeways. The technical feasibility, financial aspects of a sample application, and key environmental features of this system are examined. Compared to automated vehicles driving autonomously, Autoshuttle demonstrates substantially higher degrees of safety, environmental friendliness, and economy.
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