Ceit successfully Ceit the development an electromagnetic propulsion system for Hyperloop
The Ceit technology center Ceit in the project , coordinated by Zeleros, which has developed a switched reluctance linear motor capable of accelerating Hyperloop capsules to over 600 km/h.
08 | 01 | 2026
High-speed intercity transport is one of the sectors with the greatest potential for reducing CO2 emissions, but it still faces critical technological challenges. Achieving speeds in excess of 600 km/h efficiently and safely requires advanced, scalable electric propulsion systems that are free of critical materials. In this context, the SCALE (Switched Reluctance Linear motor for Electric ultra-high-speed) project has Closed important technological gap by demonstrating the viability of switched reluctance linear motors (SRLMs) for subject systems.
During its development, SCALE has designed an SRLM capable of accelerating a 500 kg capsule to over 600 km/h over a distance of 600 meters. The project addressed all critical elements of the system, including the design , mechanical, and structural design of the linear machine, the development power electronics and power supply architecture to manage very high voltage and current pulses, the implementation of the section switching system for progressive acceleration, and the integration of positioning, communications, and control systems with millimeter precision. All subsystems have been tested using prototypes and trials in relevant environments, making significant progress towards industrializable and scalable solutions.
Advanced power electronics as an enabler of ultra-high speed
Within the project framework , the Ceit technology center Ceit led the development power supply system, designing and validating a scalable converter capable of supplying the SRLM with several kilovolts and hundreds of amps. Ceit has Ceit developed the management architecture, including the possible integration of energy storage, and the switching system for sections of the linear machine, with precise electronic synchronization. All these developments have been experimentally validated in laboratory representative loads, guaranteeing the performance of the system in real conditions.
SCALE has been coordinated by Zeleros with the participation of Ciemat and Ceit, and funding from the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities. With the completion of project, the consortium has laid the instructions future industrial applications of this technology, promoting more efficient, scalable, and critical material-free transportation.
