
Member • Apr 22, 2014
Hitachi Working On The World’s Fastest Elevator; Est. Speed 72km/hr

Artist's Impression of Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre
One of the side effects of high speed altitude gain is the sensation of ear blockage. You might have experienced this while taking off in an aircraft. To make sure that the people in the elevator car do not suffer the same fate, Hitachi's proprietary air pressure adjustment technology minimises the air pressure changes caused by rapid ascension. To make sure that your short journey on the elevator is comfortable Hitachi has added four active guide rollers that minimise lateral vibration. Including two of these high speed elevators Hitachi has promised to deliver 95 elevators for the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre which shall be ready for the public by 2016.
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Source: News Releases : April 21, 2014 : Hitachi Global via Hitachi to build 'world's fastest' lift in China - BBC News