Superfast transportation: Hyperloop One completes first full-system test
- The test was conducted at the company’s test track in the Nevada Desert.
- The technology uses magnetic levitation in tubes with low-pressure to make travelling on the surface as fast as airplane speed.
FollowIn its latest announcement Hyperloop One has announced to have completed its first full-scale test of the Hyperloop technology in May. The test was conducted at the company’s test track in the Nevada Desert and achieved the target speed of 70mph that was set for first stage.
The technology uses magnetic levitation in tubes with low-pressure to make travelling on the surface as fast as airplane speed. The next phase will target 250mph speed. About 200 engineers, fabricators and welders were included to conduct the test and the company also showed off the prototype of the pod.
The Hyperloop One system test wasn’t designed for speed, however, and achieved its goals of reaching full vacuum conditions within the tube, according to Techcrunch report explains that the test was not designed for speed, but due to conditions similar to an aircraft flying at around 200,000 feet, it allowed higher travel speeds.
The report further adds how there is still a lot to work out before Hyperloop One begins its inaugural planned projects such connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi at 500 mph. The company had also revealed its India vision, and proposed to build five lines in India selected through a global challenge. Hyperloop One had asked people to vote for the city where the first line would be built in India. The proposed lines included Bengaluru to Chennai in 20 minutes.
