Thursday, July 14, 2016

Hyperloop

Interesting concept.   One thing about this article.  They say it is over 700 miles from LA to San Francisco.  It is less than 400 miles.

There was a proof of concept and it seemed to work.  A half mile track that it covered in less than 5 seconds.  That's about an average speed of 6 miles per minute, or 360 mph.  Also from a standing start.  Therefore, it is fast all right.

Elon Musk wants to build one.  He thinks it can be solar powered.  In addition, he says he can build it for 6 billion bucks.

Compare that to the boondoggle electric train thingie they want to build.  This is faster and cheaper.


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