The Boring Company has released a map of the proposed route for an underground transit system between Baltimore and Washington. According to the company’s website, “the proposed twin tunnels would run in parallel for approximately 35 miles from downtown DC to downtown Baltimore, beneath New York Avenue and then the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. This would serve… Continue reading Boring Company Releases Map of Route Connecting Baltimore and Washington
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Musk Says Boring Company To Focus on Hyperloop to Transport Pedestrians
Elon Musk says The Boring Company is shifting its plan a bit to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists over cars. A video the company previously published showed cars being transported on sled-like platforms. Cars would be lowered into the tunnel by street-level elevators and then transported underground at speeds up to 150 mph. The company also teased… Continue reading Musk Says Boring Company To Focus on Hyperloop to Transport Pedestrians
The Boring Company Receives Permit to Dig in D.C.
The Boring Company continues to piece together permits to make its Washington D.C. to New York Hyperloop plan a reality. The latest is approval for preparation and preliminary excavation of a site within D.C. at 53 New York Avenue NE, next to a McDonald’s and near the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to… Continue reading The Boring Company Receives Permit to Dig in D.C.
Tesla Wants The Boring Company to Dig Tunnels Between Factories
Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to find ways for his companies to work together. The latest is a plan to use The Boring Company to dig tunnels for transporting Tesla parts and vehicles between facilities. On Tesla’s earnings call, Musk gave an example of the problem he hopes to solve: “We are looking at building… Continue reading Tesla Wants The Boring Company to Dig Tunnels Between Factories
Boring Company Flamethrower is Now ‘Not a Flamethrower’
The Boring Company has sold 20,000 flamethrowers marked with the company logo at $500 a piece, a marketing stunt that captured headlines and $10 million in proceeds. But, customs agents are not keen on something called a “flamethrower” passing through their watch. So, to solve that problem, Musk says the item is being rebranded as… Continue reading Boring Company Flamethrower is Now ‘Not a Flamethrower’
The Boring Company is Selling a $500 Flamethrower
The Boring Company has officially unveiled a flamethrower that’s for sale on its website for $500. Many thought Elon Musk was joking when he said the company would offer a flamethrower as its next piece of merchandise following the sale of 50,000 Boring Company hats. But, the flamethrower now appears on the website for pre-order.… Continue reading The Boring Company is Selling a $500 Flamethrower
Culver City Wants Outside Consult on Boring Company’s Tunnel Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Boring Company’s plan to dig a 6.5 mile tunnel near Los Angeles was met with concerns this week from Culver City council members and the public. Elon Musk’s tunneling startup hopes to secure approval from the city council for the project, which is part of Musk’s vision to build an underground transportation system. After… Continue reading Culver City Wants Outside Consult on Boring Company’s Tunnel Plan
The Boring Company Releases Map of L.A. Project
The Boring Company has released a map of its planned network of underground tunnels in Los Angeles and a bit more information about the project. The first route will be a 6.5-mile proof-of-concept tunnel through Los Angeles and Culver City, according to the company’s website. “The tunnel will initially be used for construction logistics verification,… Continue reading The Boring Company Releases Map of L.A. Project
The Boring Company Hopes to Bring Express Service to O’Hare
The Boring Company will compete for a project announced by the City of Chicago to fund, build, and operate an express transportation service connecting O’Hare Airport and downtown. Elon Musk confirmed the company’s plan to bid after the contest was announced. It was reported in June that Musk was in discussions with the city about… Continue reading The Boring Company Hopes to Bring Express Service to O’Hare
Musk Says The Boring Company’s ‘Initial Hat Offering’ Raised $300,000
After putting hats with The Boring Company’s logo up for sale last month, Elon Musk said this week that more than 15,000 were purchased. At $20 a pop, that amounts to $300,000 that Musk says will go toward more tunnel digging. Musk thanked fans on Twitter for participating in the “Initial Hat Offering.” Initial Hat… Continue reading Musk Says The Boring Company’s ‘Initial Hat Offering’ Raised $300,000