Table 1: Cost Estimate Summary of Average Maglev Train System to PRT Maglev

Bechtel System Reduced Cost ($ million/mile)

PRT A Maglev ($ million/mile)

Structure Only

7.7

3.4

System Guidance

0.9

0.9

System Propulsion & Levitation

4.5

2.25

Guideway Electrification

Provided by elec. util.

Same

System Guidance, Command and Control

1.1

1.1

Stations and Parking

1.0

0.5

System Evacuation Facilities

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0.5

Vehicles (5,000 PRT cars, 6 passengers/car

2.7

1.35

***Total of above

17.9

10.0

Annual Energy Consumption (0.8/kWh, 10 million round trips

0.85

0.38

Table 2: Factors Used To Compare Aerodynamic Drag of PRT Maglev to Bechtel Concept

PRT A Relative to Train

PRT C Relative to Train

Pressure (atm)

0.2

0.05

Perimeter

1:2.7

12.7

Length (m)

3^0.8

3^0.8

Wall Effects

2

2

Velocity

(300/300)^2

(500/300)^2

% PRT Aerodynamic Drag Relative to Bechtel Concept

37%

25%