Hyperloop TT plans to develop the world's first commercial Hyperloop system in Abu Dhabi

[Polycount]

Hyperloop technology is advancing quicker than many may think - the technology will soon be making its way to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.

According to a CNBC report, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has officially signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Aldar Properties PJSC to develop a Hyperloop "route, innovation center and visitor center" in the city.

For the unaware, a Hyperloop is an in-development form of transportation that could eventually propel passenger pods through huge tubes at high speeds using magnets. The concept was initially invented by Elon Musk, who went on to start the Boring Company - a company focused on constructing large underground tunnels to alleviate city traffic through Hyperloop technology.

At any rate, work on the Abu Dhabi Hyperloop project is scheduled to begin sometime in 2019. HTT hopes the first portion of the loop will be fully operational in 2020.

"This agreement creates the basis for the first commercial Hyperloop system in the world here in the Emirates,"

"This agreement creates the basis for the first commercial Hyperloop system in the world here in the Emirates," HTT chairman Bibop Gresta said in reference to their deal with Aldar Properties.

The 10-kilometer Hyperloop in question will be constructed near the site of Expo 2020 and the Al Maktoum International Airport, according to CNBC. HTT hopes to connect the Abu Dhabi-based Hyperloop to future Hyperloops in Al Ain, Dubai, Riyadh and Saudi Arabia, allowing for lightning-fast transportation between the major cities.

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[senketsu]

Concept invented by Elon Musk? Hardly.
Shanghai has had an operating MagLev train in service since 2014, it hits 400 km/h and yes they know that in a vacuum it would go much faster (3,200 km/h). Japan and Germany are also in on this.

 

[Polycount]

Concept invented by Elon Musk? Hardly.
Shanghai has had an operating MagLev train in service since 2014, it hits 400 km/h and yes they know that in a vacuum it would go much faster (3,200 km/h). Japan and Germany are also in on this.

It's the specific concept of a Hyperloop (big H) that Elon initially proposed. I believe he did so some time in 2012.

 

[Jeff Re]

Concept invented by Elon Musk? Hardly.
Shanghai has had an operating MagLev train in service since 2014, it hits 400 km/h and yes they know that in a vacuum it would go much faster (3,200 km/h). Japan and Germany are also in on this.

Also, this idea was first patented over 200 years ago.

 

[VitalyT]

Because when building for Arabs, it doesn't have to be sensible or economically viable, they will pay over the top without questions asked.

This is just making money.

 

[bob333]

Going to built by modern day slaves.

 

[senketsu]

It's the specific concept of a Hyperloop (big H) that Elon initially proposed. I believe he did so some time in 2012.

I freely admit I could be wrong. I just thought Hyperloop was a MagLev train in a tunnel with less air pressure to cut air resistance and heat. Certainly he must be the first person to try to build one. I'll do more reading as it is certainly a great concept.
I wish we had the so-called bullet trains in Canada. With the vast distances it would be fantastic, but apparently the low population density makes it uneconomical. I wish Musk every success in this venture as the tech will trickle down as they say.

 

[Reehahs]

They might be better off burying it in the sand to reduce the effect of thermal expansion during the day-night cycles.