Rapid Fire
Hyperloop Technology
- 26 Mar 2024
- 1 min read
Recently, hyperloop technology was highlighted for its energy efficiency and sustainability.
- Hyperloop is a transportation concept developed by Elon Musk in 2013 that would use pressurised tubes and capsules to connect mobility hubs in large cities.
- The capsules, called pods, would float at high speeds using contactless levitation and electromagnetic propulsion systems, along with low aerodynamic drag(the force which is faced by the vehicle as it moves through the air).
- Hyperloop would be a green way to travel that could reduce the need for driving or flying and could also free up traditional train lines.
- Hyperloop technology faces several challenges, including the high cost of building and maintaining the infrastructure, the technical complexity of maintaining a vacuum in the tubes, and the safety concerns associated with operating a high-speed transportation system.
