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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera View Post
What happens if the vacuum pumps fail, or in an electrical blackout?
The vacuum obviously allows atmospheric pressure to push the car up. if the vacuum is released or fails, as you put it, gravity pulls the car down but the seals prevent it from moving quickly. I'm sure there are mechanical friction devices that are redundant.

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