Hyperloop: another step towards reality

The project of American billionaire Ilona Mask Hyperloop, which is a new type of public transport, has taken another step towards implementation. The project company, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), has announced contracts with Swiss engineers from Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum , California designers from Hodgetts + Fung (HplusF) and Los Angeles engineers from AECOM. In addition, HTT showed new pictures of what Hyperloop should look like.

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum is a division of OC Oerlikon AG concern for pumps, insulation and other solutions for the implementation of vacuum systems. The company has been counting its activities since the mid-19th century, when it was engaged in pharmaceuticals and physical equipment.
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“We are proud of our participation in this interesting and innovative project - that we will work on creating vacuum solutions for it, and will help bring Hyperloop closer to reality,” said Dr. Martin Füllenbach, CEO of Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum. “We will give our project a huge experience and carry out the necessary calculations for a project that should work with low pressure to develop high composition speeds.”



Hodgetts + Fung is a design firm engaged in architectural design, production of innovative materials, restoration and design of exhibitions. The company was founded in 1984.

“Working with HTT to translate the Hyperloop project is an inspiring journey. “We already imagine how this transport will change the concept of public transport and the appearance of cities,” said Craig Hodgets, one of the founders of HplusF. “I believe this project will become a reality even before the beginning of the 2030s.”



Engineers from AECOM will be responsible for the direct construction of the highway. They have already implemented such major projects as the China Exhibition Center , Hong Kong Science Park , Abu Dhabi International Airport and the transport tunnel near London (more than 40 km long and over 6 m wide).

HTT also announced that the first 5 miles test track will be built in 2016 , on the empty stretch between San Francisco and Los Angeles. And in the future, on this place they want to build the futuristic city of Quay Valley to 150,000 inhabitants, whose energy needs will be fully met by solar panels.



The Hyperloop project was first announced in 2013. It is assumed that this will be a network of pipes within which sealed capsules will move, carrying people. Capsules can achieve speeds close to the speed of sound, thanks to a partial vacuum inside the tubes.