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Concept the world’s fastest elevator

The Japanese company Hitachi in 2016 is going to build the world’s fastest elevator. His speed is 72.4 km / h, that is just per minute he is able to overcome the 1,200 meters. Elevator, developed by Hitachi, will be used in modern high-rise buildings, and its first model will be installed in one of the skyscrapers in China. How it became known, this building has 111 floors, not counting technical. 95 floor elevator will lift visitors in just 43 seconds.
So significant velocity elevator owes its ultramodern lift. In developing its, Hitachi has adopted all the latest technology. To date,faster the elevator does not exist in the world – “Japanese” broke the record of lift from Taiwan, which overcomes 1000 meters per minute.


New lift Hitachi boasts not only high-speed lift, but also special cables, which are 30 % lighter than conventional. They are made of a special material, which makes them very reliable. Passengers of lift will not feel discomfort when climbing or descending at high speed – a cabin equipped with a large number of sensors monitoring vibration and air pressure. Representatives of Hitachi said, that the company has technology, that will avoid stuffiness in the ears of visitors, going up and down, as well as reduce the effects of shaking and rocking. Provided here and a number of technical solutions in the event of an emergency: in particular, the elevator car is equipped with ultra-modern brakes, able not only to quickly and effectively reduce the speed of the car, but also to resist the rise in temperature due to friction.





Video Provides a Terrifying Look at Verruckt, the World's Tallest and Fastest Waterslide



Verruckt means insane in German, and that's exactly what this crazy water slide is, at 17 stories high. It's taller than Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty from toes to torch, as well as twice the height of the tallest wave ever surfed. Before even reaching the ride, you'll need to climb a towering 264 stairs, and then, a specially designed raft will take you and three other riders plummeting down in speeds excess of 65mph. This attraction is set to open in May 2014 at Schlitterbahn in Kansas City.

According to Layne Pitcher, Schlitterbahn's director of marketing and sales: "Verruckt is designed to attract adrenaline junkies who are always looking for that next biggest, coolest thrill. The company decided to go with four-person rafts because they want to encourage people to share the experience. It's more fun if someone is screaming in your ear."



Gnarboards Unveils "The Trail Rider", is Fastest 4WD Electric Skateboard in the World



We have seen the future of electric skateboards, and it's "The Trail Rider". Weighing 39kg, this 4WD electric skateboard is powered by four electric motors, with each delivering 850W of power. It's capable of traveling 26km on a single 2-hour charge.

This $6100 skateboard is capable of going from 0-45km/h in just 1.9-seconds and is equipped with Rachet-Style MBS Foot Bindings to keep you safe on rough terrain. Riders use a wired hand trigger to control the board.


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