Building Hyperloop One's futuristic transportation system

TL;DR

The team is currently building the Kitty Hawk moment, which includes the full Hyperloop system for testing next year.

Transcript

Josh lay out for me what's going on currently it had there was one so we're building all the stuff that we said we're going to build after the PO test so the last time we talked was after we had the big splashy sand sled in the desert and now we're building the rest of the development loop progress for Kitty Hawk moment which will be the beginning ... Read More

Key Insights

• 😤 The team is progressing with the development of the Hyperloop and is currently focused on building the full system for testing.
• 🚄 They have successfully tested the propulsion system and aim to achieve higher speeds in future tests.
• 👷 Construction of the fully integrated system will start soon and will involve testing at increasing speeds and more advanced control systems.
• 🛳️ The team is considering both freight and passenger cases for testing, with the hope of starting passenger testing by 2020.

Questions & Answers

Q: Can you explain the testing that was conducted in the Nevada desert?

In the Nevada desert, the team tested the propulsion system, which involved sending electricity through the unrolled electric motor along the track. They achieved speeds of up to 110 miles per hour in a little over a second.

Q: When will construction of the full Hyperloop system begin?

Construction of the full system, known as the Kitty Hawk moment, will start in a couple of weeks. It will involve building columns and placing tubes on top of them.

Q: When will the team start testing the Hyperloop with humans?

The team is looking at different opportunities for testing with both freight and passenger cases. They hope to start testing with people inside the Hyperloop by 2020.

Q: Are there plans to build the Hyperloop in other locations?

While the team mentioned building the Hyperloop in Moscow, they did not provide any information about other potential locations for construction.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• After successfully testing the propulsion system in the Nevada desert, the team is now focused on building the rest of the development loop for the Hyperloop.

• They have doubled the length of the track and are conducting more sophisticated tests and working on a new control system.

• Construction of the fully integrated system, known as the Kitty Hawk moment, will begin in a few weeks and will involve testing at increasing speeds and more advanced control systems.