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Pods - powered by batteries. Any alternatives?

Posted: 14. Sep 2021, 18:12
by Q2021
Hi all,

Are batteries the only and safest option for pods? Any possibility of a fire hazard, especially with, I guess, limited oxygen available? Not possible to generate power on board by any means, maybe by use of the external magnetic field?

Thanks.

Re: Pods - powered by batteries. Any alternatives?

Posted: 14. Sep 2021, 18:58
by jok
Energy transfer by induction, as in the Transrapid, reduces the need for a large battery for some operational requirements. However, ensuring sufficient energy ressources, especially in the event of an operational malfunction, remains a problem that does not yet appear to have been solved convincingly (safety aspect).

Re: Pods - powered by batteries. Any alternatives?

Posted: 14. Sep 2021, 19:16
by Q2021
Thanks again jok.

Best regards.

Re: Pods - powered by batteries. Any alternatives?

Posted: 15. Sep 2021, 10:37
by Q2021
So, fuel cell is also not a safe enough option, as yet?