Virgin Hyperloop abandons dream of being first to shoot people through tubes

If you’re looking for technology with a fast time to market, you can exclude most vehicles and mobility tech. And if you’re waiting for a ride in a hyperloop? Don’t hold your breath.  I’ve been writing about hyperloop tech for nearly ten years. Much of the innovation is happening behind the scenes. It’s partnerships and pathways, rules and regulations, and in the case of tech — it’s most often R&D in stealth mode.  Every so often, a company will send over illustrations or videos made in CGI of what the hyperloop will look like in practice, but there’s not usually…

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