Is the Hyperloop dream really over, or is it just getting started somewhere else?
In this video, we dive into the rise and fall of Hyperloop One and why so many people declared that “Hyperloop is dead” after the company shut down in December 2023. We’ll look at how Elon Musk’s 2013 concept of near-supersonic pods in low-pressure tubes triggered global hype, billions in proposed routes, and big-name backing from investors like Richard Branson’s Virgin Group.
You’ll learn:
What went wrong at Hyperloop One: money problems, lack of real-world contracts, and brutal infrastructure costs.
Why experts say Hyperloop is “unworkable” today, from energy use and capacity limits to safety and integration with existing transport.
How Europe is quietly becoming the new Hyperloop hub, with EU-backed programs aiming for the first commercial lines between 2035 and 2040.
The ambitious vision of a 15,000-mile European Hyperloop network linking 130 major cities and replacing a large share of short-haul flights by 2050.
Hardt Hyperloop’s recent breakthroughs in the Netherlands, including track switching tests and higher-performance pods that move the tech closer to reality.
New projects in Italy, Germany, Spain, India, China and more, plus how they’re planning demo or pilot lines over the next decade.
How Hyperloop compares to existing high-speed options like maglev in Japan and China, which already operate at hundreds of miles per hour and face their own cost and land challenges.
By the end, you’ll have a clear, hype-free picture of whether Hyperloop is a dead-end tech fantasy or a long-term bet that could transform intercity travel.
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