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Photograph of Dr. Eric Laithwaite, considered the father of maglev

Meet Dr. Eric Laithwaite, The “Father” of Maglev

June 19, 2020

Topics: History | How Maglev Works | Maglev History | SCMAGLEV | Technology

To many, Dr. Eric Laithwaite was a renowned electrical engineer. To transit lovers, he is known as the Father of Maglev for his role in introducing revolutionary technology into the transportation world. Dr. Laithwaite was a British Electrical Engineer born in Atherton, Lancashire in the UK in 1921. Earning a PhD and DSc in Electrical … Continued

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