Question: What is Hyperloop?
a) A Mode of transportation
b) Latest model of Power loom
c) A mobile application
d) None of the above.
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 5th January, 2017, Road transport and highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government has referred the proposal to set up a hyperloop transportation system in the country to Niti Aayog.
- Niti Aayog will call for a trial run of the technology at some small stretch after which the government will be able to take a call on the matter.
- A committee under Niti Aayog member VK Sarawat is looking into the feasibility of having hyperloop transportation in the country.
What is Hyperloop:
Hyperloop is a proposed mode of passenger and freight transportation that propels a pod-like vehicle through a near-vacuum tube at more than airline speed.
The alpha version of the proposal published on the SpaceX website, describes claims of the design of the system, as well as its function. The pods would accelerate to cruising speed gradually using a linear electric motor and glide above their track using passive magnetic levitation or air bearings.
- The tubes could also go above ground on columns or underground. It can run at a speed of 1200 KM per hour.
- It is hoped that the system will be highly energy-efficient, quiet and autonomous.
- The outline of the original Hyperloop concept was made public by the release of a preliminary design document in August 2013.
- The hyperloop concept is a brainchild of Tesla founder Elon Musk. US-based Hyperloop Transport Technology claimed that it costs $40 million per kilometer to build a hyperloop system while building a high-speed train line would cost almost twice.
- Hyperloop is a new way to move people and things at airline speeds for the price of a bus ticket. It’s on-demand and energy-efficient.
Reference:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/niti-aayog-will-decide-fate-of-hyperloop/articleshow/55949642.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/niti-aayog-may-seek-trial-run-of-hyperloop-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/56363675.cms