[–] Fibbideh 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I had a problem with nearly everything he said.
The biggest gripe I have is his basic lack of ANY research to the hyperloop beyond the presentation video. I will make this clear: the hyperloop IS NOT A VACTRAIN. Therefore the hyperloop WILL NOT BE A PERFECT VACUUM. It's going to be designed as though it is operating at high altitude, not space, otherwise the conceptual hyperloop pods wouldn't be as aerodynamic in structure. So there goes half (if not, near all) of his major arguments. It will be designed to be more of an air puck on a hockey table driven by magnets than anything else.
And to anything regarding safety, I can see this becoming a faster freight option more than a passenger operation at first, to smooth out major glitches, initially. As for anything catastrophic: the biggest problem will be slowing down, once that is achieved, then the computer onboard will send a distress to the station or elsewhere and at the same time some blow out plugs along the side in joints of the tube or next to the vacuum pumps where the pod is located, for instance, can pressureize the tube allowing rescue and repair.
[–] dottel 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Well I hope it works. The US is in desperate need of new infrastructure.
[–] Fibbideh 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Agreed.
However, I am VERY skeptical of the $25 ticket price. I can tell right now with my construction experience that the safety R&D price alone will be astronomical, let alone it's implementation.
Fingers crossed.