- What is the benefit of taking the "phased-in" approach for carbon emission producers?

We estimate that the top speed for a passenger vehicle or light cargo will be 670 miles per hour or 1080 kilometers per hour. That is 2-3 times faster than high-speed rail and magnetic levitation trains, and 10-15 times faster than traditional rail. The average speed vehicles will travel vary based on the route and customer requirements.
Energy?
We’re energy-agnostic. Our system can draw power from whichever energy sources are available along the route. If that means solar and wind, then the entire system is 100% carbon free.


Is Hyperloop safe?

Safety is our number-one priority and we’re designing Hyperloop to be inherently safer and more reliable than maglev or high-speed rail. We have no at-grade crossings (by far the leading risk posed by trains), so there are no interactions with other forms of transport or wildlife. We are fully autonomous, so there is no driver related error. We are immune from most weather events. We will have multiple emergency braking techniques, triggering an immediate braking of the vehicle. Vehicles will have a full suite of life support systems, and we have the ability to re-pressurize the tube if needed. We strive to surpass the safety of all existing transport systems, and have a dedicated safety team to work with authorities to define and implement best practice safety protocols.


What will it feel like riding in the Hyperloop?

About the same as riding in an elevator or a passenger plane. Although Hyperloop will be fast, the systems we are building will accelerate with the same tolerable G forces as that of taking off in a Boeing 747. With Hyperloop you will be accelerating and decelerating gradually and, depending on the route, we will incorporate banking into our designs to eliminate G forces even more. And there’s no turbulence.

When will Hyperloop systems be ready for cargo and passengers?

Our goal is to have operational systems by 2021.


Where will the first Hyperloop get built?

We are working with organizations around the world to study potential routes and are in continuing discussions with governments and organizations to progress the first projects. Our goal is to have operational systems in service by 2021.

How much will tickets cost?

Difficult to say as it will depend greatly on the route, but the goal is to make it affordable for everyone.