Indeed, I expect the most serious one will eventually join forces and succeed.
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Scrap that... "Both companies" have same CEO: Dirk Ahlborn ergo Hyperloop Technologies Inc. is the Hyperloop Transportation Technologies mentioned in the OP.
OK, who will go to the valley and post the pictures where the whole thing will start?
OK, who will go to the valley and post the pictures where the whole thing will start?
Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
Don't worry -they won't have any trouble getting heavy media coverage for this project
But there is no commercial application without a test track.
Every full glass started off as empty and then being only half full for a while.
Less government and less big players involved, faster things move.
Tesla was nobody 10 years ago.
Every full glass started off as empty and then being only half full for a while.
Less government and less big players involved, faster things move.
Tesla was nobody 10 years ago.
Ben W
Chess Grandmaster (Supervised)
No, they are two totally separate companies. The CEO of Hyperloop Technologies is Brogan BamBrogan, formerly of SpaceX. (Dirk Ahlborn has nothing to do with this company, to my knowledge.)
Hyperloop Technologies (Brogan's company) is focused on creating a freight-only Hyperloop between LA and Las Vegas.
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (Dirk Ahlborn's company) is focused on creating the 200mph passenger test track in the CA central valley.
I guess I miss-clicked a few links ...
Anyway, this Forbes article lists the teams on the task. It identifies HTT an HT as distinct entities.
It looks like this first 5 miles will be part of a new 'mini-city'.
Forbes: Hyperloop Gets Its First Commercial Contract For Short Track In California
Anyway, this Forbes article lists the teams on the task. It identifies HTT an HT as distinct entities.
It looks like this first 5 miles will be part of a new 'mini-city'.
Forbes: Hyperloop Gets Its First Commercial Contract For Short Track In California
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Well, sir, there's nothin' on earth like a genuine bona-fide electrified six-car hyperloop!
I'm only left with three questions:
- Is there a chance the track could bend?
- What about us brain-dead slobs?
- Were you sent here by the devil?
MAXXX Q
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I was involved with HTT for a second and received a contract as a "Senior Project/Operations Manager". However, truth be told, I'm hedging my bets on Brogan Bam-Brogan given his background with SpaceX and significant funding/backing from Shervin Pishewar......
MassModel3
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It was interesting listening to Dirk Ahlborn talk about his plans (but I wanted to just reach through the screen and beat that woman senseless). Thanks for posting (even if it was Fox News).
I'm eager to see some of the plans start to come to fruition. But the fact that it's fully elevated and 700 miles per hour is really scary. One or two well placed explosives can be catastrophic. I always assumed it would be a buried system, much like a subway. Much harder to take down.
MassModel3
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Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
mgdurand
Member
Hope you're right. Imagine a world where that route wasn't overrun by semis....
(I-15 LA to LV)
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deonb
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Mythbusting with 'Mr. Hyperloop'
Interesting new engadget article about Dirk Ahlborn & the Hyperloop:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/06/26/dirk-ahlborn-hyperloop-interview/
Interesting new engadget article about Dirk Ahlborn & the Hyperloop:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/06/26/dirk-ahlborn-hyperloop-interview/
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