The Virgin Hyperloop pod made history in Nevada by carrying its first passengers. It is a new form of travel that is over 100 years old and is still being developed.
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VirginHyperloop teamed up with BIG and Kilo to create a new type of vehicle that can travel at a speed of over 1,000 kilometers per hour. The first passengers to try this new transportation system are using it at VirginHyperloop’s 500 meter test site in Las Vegas..
The Hyperloop system has been successfully tested, and it is now the first ever manned and fully functional system for travelling in a Hyperloop.
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Big and Kilo helped design the first Hyperloop pod for Pegasus. They also defined the design language and characteristics for future Virgin Hyperloop vehicles. This two-seater pod was built to demonstrate that passengers can safely travel in a Hyperloop.
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Pegasus is a vehicle that is designed to be both pressure-resistant and sled-like. It has been designed to look like one unit, which makes it look sleek and efficient.
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Hyperloop uses a near vacuum environment to travel quickly and efficiently, which eliminates the need for aerodynamics. This design makes the Hyperloop much more energy-efficient than traditional rail transit. It's also magnetic levitation, which eliminates the drag of wheels and allows for the Hyperloop to move at a faster speed. Finally, the Pegasus pods move individually, which allows for fast, on-demand travel.
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The front of the boat has slopes that make it easy for people to get in and out, and there are apertures on both sides of the boat that provide a window to see down the tunnel. The boat also has a front door that opens forward, similar to how Pegasus's external design looks. Inside, there are seats and arms that extend outwards, serving as an entry and egress aid and as storage for safety equipment, oxygen, and lighting.
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The seats can be quickly assembled and disassembled so that you can access the rear of the vehicle for equipment. Pegasus has undergone a rigorous safety process and is equipped with a state-of-the-art control system that can detect off-nominal states. This means that in the event of an emergency, the system will trigger appropriate emergency responses quickly.
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The 6m2 interior is made specifically for people, with safety and comfort in mind. The furniture has safety features built in, and this announcement follows significant progress on the regulatory front. Last month, Virgin Hyperloop unveiled West Virginia as the location for their Hyperloop Certification Center, which is designed to certify Hyperloop systems around the world. These advancements pave the way for the certification of Hyperloop systems around the world, and the future of time and space.
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