Elon Musk’s Hyperloop

Presented by:TEAM CANADA

Ben Kennedy, Matt Ritzenthaler, and Christopher Weber

What is the HyperloopTheoretical new transportation devised by Elon Musk[2]

A tube that stretches from L.A. to San Francisco[3]

2 Kolawole, Emi. "Musk Unveils 'Hyperloop' Plans. #Elon Musk#." The Washington Post (2013): n. page. Academic OneFile [Gale]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

3 Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page. LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

Make-a-tronik Bloghttp://blog.make-a-tronik.com/hyperloop-un-nuevo-transporte-conceptual/

How Does the Hyperloop Work

1 Kosowatz, J. "HYPERLOOP HYPOTHETICALS What Will It Take to Build an 800 Mph Link between Los Angeles and San Francisco?" MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -NEW YORK- 136.1 (2014): 12. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

3 Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page. LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

Street Wise Journalhttp://www.streetwisejournal.com/hundreds-sign-up-to-help-build-elon-musks-

hyperloop/11088/

Uses differences in air pressure on either side of capsule to move[1]

Reaches over 800 mph[3]

What are the Economical and Environmental Benefits

Reduce the amount of commuters using either planes or cars[3]

Lessen carbon footprint[3]

Solar panels to produce the energy needed to operate[3]

Not including the initial starting energy[3]

3 Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page. LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

Gotta Be Mobilehttp://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/08/12/hyperloop-plans/

Is the Hyperloop Feasible

1 Kosowatz, J. "HYPERLOOP HYPOTHETICALS What Will It Take to Build an 800 Mph Link between Los Angeles and San Francisco?" MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -NEW YORK- 136.1 (2014): 12. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

2 Kolawole, Emi. "Musk Unveils 'Hyperloop' Plans. #Elon Musk#." The Washington Post (2013): n. page. Academic OneFile [Gale]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

3 Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page. LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

Pinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/pin/557179785120026843/

According to multiple sources it is not the most feasible[1]

It does not have large backing by California officials[2]

Does not have a finalized and foolproof plan of design[3]

Elon is still releasing the updates to his initial concept[3]

Hyperloop’s Current CompetitionThis train will be the slowest and most expensive per mile high speed train.[3]

California has high expectations for it since it is the only feasible plan on the table [3]

Currently the space which the hyperloop would occupy is a big prospect for a high speed train [3]

Elon backlashed with the comment that California is home to major innovators in technology and the best they can come up with is the slowest “High Speed” train.[3]

3 Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page. LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

New Fullertonhttp://newfullerton.com/2015/09/26/upcoming-public-meetings-for-the-ca-high-speed-rails-l-a-to-anaheim-

project-section/

The Drawbacks of this TransportationThe 800 mph speed[3]

The capsule could stop immediately[1]

if the pressure on either side changed dramatically[1]

if the surface was not smooth[3]

if there was a slight curve at any point[1]

1 Kosowatz, J. "HYPERLOOP HYPOTHETICALS What Will It Take to Build an 800 Mph Link between Los Angeles and San Francisco?" MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -NEW YORK- 136.1 (2014): 12. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

2 Kolawole, Emi. "Musk Unveils 'Hyperloop' Plans. #Elon Musk#." The Washington Post (2013): n. page. Academic OneFile [Gale]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

3 Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page. LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

Hot Digital Newshttp://hotdigitalnews.com/hyperloop-trip-from-san-francisco-to-la-coming-

in-7-to-10-years-musk-says/

References

1Kosowatz, J. "HYPERLOOP HYPOTHETICALS What Will It Take to Build an 800 Mph Link between Los Angeles and San

Francisco?" MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -NEW YORK- 136.1 (2014): 12. EBSCOhost. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

2Kolawole, Emi. "Musk Unveils 'Hyperloop' Plans. #Elon Musk#." The Washington Post (2013): n. page. Academic

OneFile [Gale]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.

3Spotts, Pete. "Elon Musk Unveils Hyperloop Plan. How Would It Work?" Christian Science Monitor (2013): n. page.

LexisNexis Academic [LexisNexis]. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.