Soon, it will be possible to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin in about 1.5 hours without any stops or CO2 emissions!
Since 2017, the Hardt Hyperloop startup company, founded in Delft, has been developing a hyperloop system for Europe, and the first one will open in our beloved Rotterdam.
Hyper what?
The co-founder of Hardt Hyperloop, Tim Houter, described the hyperloop to the Port of Rotterdam.
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“The hyperloop allows people and goods to be transported through a low-pressure air tube by a vacuum train. The means of transport is magnetically driven.”
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Hyperloop is a fast and eco-friendly way to travel across Europe, consuming less time and energy than current methods.
Are you ready?
Are you excited to get vacuumed into a tunnel that can take you hundreds of kilometres away in two hours? Well, you don’t need to wait long for that experience
In their brand new office in Rotterdam at the Science Tower in M4H, they have also opened an Experience Centre, where you can have the whole adventure.
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“That was an incredible moment. We were so honoured. In the experience centre, we familiarise visitors with the hyperloop at a glance.
We plan to open the experience centre to the public a few times a year.” — said Houter to Port of Rotterdam.
Kadans is excited to welcome Hardt Hyperloop to Rotterdam Science Tower. The move will enable the tech company to further realise its growth ambitions and the realisation of the hyperloop.
— Kadans Science Partner (@KadansScience) February 15, 2022
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Money Money Money
The Hyperloop project is supported by multiple organizations. They received support from the Dutch government, and the European Commission also pledged a large investment last year.
“We are receiving support at more and more levels. From local to regional and national to global.“ — said Houter.
Are you ready for the Hyperloop experience? Tell us in the comments!
This isn’t a thing guys. No such system exists or will exist in the foreseeable future. It’s a worse train.