Japan has developed the world's fastest elevator

major Japanese electronics manufacturer Hitachi Ltd submitted on April 21 a new development - the world's fastest elevator, capable of speeds up to 72 km / h. As reported April 21 the Japanese television channel NHK, it can be raised from the 1st to the 95th floor in 43 seconds.
Before that Taiwan was considered the fastest elevator, moving at a speed of 60, 6 km / ch.

According to experts Hitachi, high speed of the new development has been achieved through the use of a more powerful engine and lighter cables.
The new design will be used from next year in a newly built 111-storey building height of 530 meters in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Hitachi plans to promote its development in the Chinese market, because the country accounts for 60% of global demand for elevators, the company said Toshiyuki It.

Source: itar-tass.com/obschestvo/1135946