[ad_1] This is the first regulatory guidance document of its kind for hyperloop projects anywhere. It creates a roadmap for hyperloop regulation and rollouts across the US, and, just as importantly, these projects are now eligible for federal funding. “We have determined that these hyperloop projects are just as eligible for grant as any maglev […]
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Elon Musk’s Boring Co. raises $120 million in outside funding
[ad_1] Future Ventures — which backed other Musk ventures like Tesla and SpaceX — also contributed to the funding round. “Boring is a great example of the disruptive playbook we look for,” said Future’s Steve Jurvetson, who also serves as a director on the boards of Tesla and SpaceX. Counting the new funds, Musk’s transportation […]
Elon Musk promises longer, curved tunnel for future Hyperloop contests
[ad_1] Elon Musk made the announcement on Twitter shortly after the 2019 Hyperloop Pod competition. Next year’s @Hyperloop competition will be in a 10km vacuum tunnel with a curve — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 22 July 2019 The Hyperloop competition is a student engineering challenge where teams are invited to design and build a prototype vehicle […]
Take a virtual peek at what future Hyperloop stations could look like
[ad_1] It teamed up with CG/interactive technology company INDG and graphics studio AltSpace (not the same company as AltSpaceVR, which Microsoft acquired late last year) to create the 3D experience. The finished product shows the pod’s exterior and interior design, as well as the team’s vision of what a Hyperloop station could look like, complete […]
North Carolina explores Hyperloop One system to connect the Triangle
[ad_1] “North Carolina Research Triangle — home to some of the country’s top companies, universities and healthcare centers — is an absolute prime location to examine hyperloop technology,” said Virgin Hyperloop One CEO Jay Walder. Other several possible benefits highlighted include reliable travel times, improved road safety, a direct link to the airport and better […]