However, some experts are saying it’s more hype than reality.
Christian Claudel, transportation engineering professor at the University of Texas, thinks differently.
Its just a PR stunt," Claudel said in a Zoom interview withLifewire.
Virgin Hyperloop
“Its like when car manufacturers do one quick test.
Hyperloop Unviable
Still, Virgin Groups human test was an impressive display of engineering ingenuity.
It may be far from viable for mass usage, but its possibilities remain as present as ever.
Hyperloop technology has been on the forefront of imaginative tech professionals minds since the start of the 2010s.
“The technology is there.
We have the data.
“Plus, we dont have [a] very good reason for the system.
At least, in its near future.
More trials are needed to establish safety for both time-sensitive cargo shipments and, eventually, people.
Performance, skill, and funding are the three primary roadblocks for future developmental plans.
As it stands, the much-discussed hyperloop remains an unsure vision not quite ready for primetime.
Even the star power of Elon Musk cannot seem to light this fire.
