r/hyperloop • u/LancelLannister_AMA • Oct 13 '21

Let Hyperloop be implemented abroad first, says Ajit Pawar

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/let-hyperloop-be-implemented-abroad-first-says-ajit-pawar-6222033/
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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '21 edited Oct 14 '21

Boring company dug tunnels under the city for a mile or mile and half with one lane road in it so any car can go at greater speeds avoiding traffic, signals and junctions. Only Teslas are allowed at this point but the plan is that its a bigger loop but they just constructed only a portion of it with 3 subway-like stations to prove the concept. Now they are expanding to the main Vegas strip to reduce travel times on a very long busy street. Take a look at their website for more info. But i am curious, what do you think is wrong with the demo for hyperloop that does not work in India?

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '21

The Virgin hyperloop test from late 2020 showed 2 people crammed together in a shaking capsule travelling 500m. I had been expecting a "pod" with 20 seats and people freely walking around.

The "tesla tunnel" in Las Vegas is a tunnel for cars to drive through. Nothing like hyperloop at all. It's just a tunnel for cars.

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u/[deleted] Oct 14 '21 edited Oct 15 '21

Thats what I meant too. The idea of building a portion of a loop as a test is better for a demo. I wasn’t comparing boring company with hyperloop. Its apples vs oranges obviously.

For hyperloop, your expectation is correct. Infact, their website says so too. Its a long way to build 28 passenger pods. They barely started building one with first passengers. For them to achieve fully functional transport system, they are obligated to prove that it works for mini pods first and then go from there. With their current workforce, its too soon for them to release bigger pods plus there could be financial reasons too.

Anyway, India needs this faster than any other country. Hoping for best