what is a Hyperloop?
Hyperloop is a new mode of high-speed transportation, similar to a train in which a pod travels inside a low pressure tube. It is the near perfect vacuum in the tube that reduces air friction and allows the capsule to travel at impressive speeds.
The entire system uses only electrical energy and could be powered by solar panels installed above the tube. This technology would therefore be the fastest means of transport on Earth with the smallest environmental impact.
AUGUST 2013
The Beginning
Elon Musk launches the Hyperloop project in California
JANUARY 2015
The First Competition
Construction of SpaceX test tube for Hyperloop pods is announced
FEBRUARY 2018
A Global Milestone
Virgin Hyperloop One's pod is unveiled in Dubai.
JANUARY 2020
Hyperloop at Polytechnique
Launch of PolyLoop
TODAY
Hyperloop Canadian Competition
Polyloop registered
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Source: Elon Musk
Source: Twitter 27/02/2018 - @virginhyperloopone
Hyperloop competition
In 2015, SpaceX launched the Hyperloop Pod Competition which challenges student-lead teams to design and build the pod capable of traveling at the fastest speed in the SpaceX tube.
In its first run, students from all over the world gathered during a weekend in 2016 to share their pod design. The best of them went on to build a prototype and participate in the first competition in January 2017. Participants were able to travel to California to put their pods to the test in the SpaceX test tube.
Since then, three other competitions have taken place and several other competitions are in the works.
canadian COMPETITION
In 2015, SpaceX launched the Hyperloop Pod Competition which challenges student-lead teams to design and build the pod capable of traveling at the fastest speed in the SpaceX tube.
In its first run, students from all over the world gathered during a weekend in 2016 to share their pod design. The best of them went on to build a prototype and participate in the first competition in January 2017. Participants were able to travel to California to put their pods to the test in the SpaceX test tube.
Since then, three other competitions have taken place and several other competitions are in the works.
Source: https://www.cahyperloop.ca/
HYPERLOOP IS...
Fast
A Hyperloop pod could reach speeds in excess of 1000 km\h, thus being the fastest means of transport on Earth.
Safe
The safety and comfort of future passengers is the number one priority in the development of the Hyperloop.
Sustainable
The Hyperloop system only uses electrical energy that can be powered by different renewable sources.
Source - https://www.journaldemontreal.com/