CASIC developed a hybrid suspension system to address violent vibrations at high speeds. It combines traditional passive air springs with advanced electromagnetic actuators. These actuators don’t work alone—they’re controlled by artificial intelligence.
China’s pursuit of hyperloop technology carries significant strategic implications beyond just faster travel times. By developing infrastructure capable of connecting major economic centers at unprecedented speeds, China positions itself to further consolidate its economic zones into highly integrated mega-regions.
The Avishkar Hyperloop team has developed a large-scale prototype test track and a sub-scale passenger pod, showcasing innovations like cost-saving concrete tubes and energy-efficient propulsion systems.
China conquered the technical pitfalls that doomed Elon Musk’s Hyperloop, slashing build costs by 60%.
Swisspod Technologies is working to complete a 1-mile, full-scale hyperloop test track on the grounds of the former Pueblo Army Depot
Hardt Hyperloop claims to be on track for passenger operations by 2030
An ultra-high-speed (UHS) maglev vehicle has completed a 2km demonstration test run in Yanggao county, Shanxi province, northern China. The speed achieved has not been revealed, but the vehicle is designed to operate at up to 1000km/h.
For the first time, India will host a global, college-level hyperloop competition in February 2025 with a 410 m Hyperloop vacuum tube (track) at the Discovery Campus in Thaiyur Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
The Institute of Hyperloop Technology (IHT) at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, Germany, has announced its collaboration with Nevomo, a leading European deep-tech company specializing in MagRail technology. This strategic partnership aims to propel next generation mobility solutions forward, focusing on integrating MagRail technology into the IHT's "CargoTube" high-speed freight demonstrator.
Startup co-founded by Romanians and backed by Richard Branson targets EUR 7 mln to advance hyperloop technology for high-speed transportation. The company has expanded its research and development efforts in Colorado, USA, and, through a partnership with TuTr Hyperloop, is working on developing and deploying this cutting-edge technology in India.