Marked reduction in energy use. Energy requirement for tube freight is about one quarter of that used by trucks. The use of electric energy, rather than diesel fuel, will drastically reduce total oil consumption. As there is no access to the system during transit, custodial control is maintained, precluding pilferage and damage, lowering insurance costs. Tube X press operates underground or under water, unseen and unheard, with the system protected from the public and the public from the system.
Environmental impact is virtually none.
Summary Historical Development Proposed Design Induction vs. Sync.