Elon doesn't have anything to do with the modern hyperloop. He drafted a white paper and openly invited companies to make it, but beyond that he has no involvement in terms of engineering, branding or finances.
I love to hate the guy like everyone else but let's atleast be accurate with our criticisms. In terms of engineering feasibility, hyperloop is solid. We'll see if it makes sense financially at scale but on paper, with our current understanding of material sciences it's legit.
P4ndamonium t1_j8fpzy6 wrote
Reply to comment by ReturnedAndReported in 7 international companies have teamed with the EU to form the International Hyperloop Association, the industry's first trade body. by lughnasadh
Elon doesn't have anything to do with the modern hyperloop. He drafted a white paper and openly invited companies to make it, but beyond that he has no involvement in terms of engineering, branding or finances.
I love to hate the guy like everyone else but let's atleast be accurate with our criticisms. In terms of engineering feasibility, hyperloop is solid. We'll see if it makes sense financially at scale but on paper, with our current understanding of material sciences it's legit.