Hyperloop: Silicon Valley’s attempt to revolutionize high speed – Minutouno.com

In 2013, the magnate and guru innovation Elon Musk (SpaceX and Tesla) outlined the idea of ​​Hyperloop: A levitation train that would move into tubes where air resistance would be almost nil to allow these futuristic cars touch or exceed the speed of sound .Since then, Musk opened his idea to everyone who wants to recreate and created a competition with funds to accelerate the development of concepts and prototypes whose response exceeded the first last Wednesday expectations.The first of those companies, Hyperloop One, which attracted more than US $ 80 million initial investment, tested in the desert of Nevada, United States, engine prototype magnetic propulsion (more like a linear electric motor which levitation).

Although there were only a few seconds of acceleration toward a sandbar that stopped the device this is the first step to demonstrate the feasibility of a project that curiously is given in a country where high speed (an extended reality in countries like Japan, France or Spain) is nonexistent.

Hyperloop One tests supersonic transport propulsion system.mp4

the interest attracted teams of college or entrepreneurs, but also of railway undertakings and the French SNCF, who see serious potential in a concept that would revolutionize road transport, tripling to high speed current and able to overcome the times of commercial aviation.

the promoters of this new system call the great middle fifth of transport history, after the boat, train, car and the plane .

Rob Lloyd, CEO of Hyperloop one, believes the system will be operational in 2020, although some critics believe that this would only be possible at a cost much higher than the 6,000 million dollars Musk believes it would cost to join the 600 kilometers from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

But the race for the Hyperloop not seem to fall into despair, a feeling which it is typical of enthusiastic entrepreneurs and investors in Silicon Valley, who spent chip, the personal computer and the Internet to conquer space technology, automotive or upend settled sectors such as hospitality, taxi or logistics.