Evacuated-Tube, High-Speed, Autonomous Maglev (Hyperloop) Transport System for Long-Distance Travel: An overview

Abstract

[EN] Today, Evacuated-Tube transport (ETT) systems, also referred to as hyperloops, are becoming ever more famous. They consist of a ground-based network enclosed within a tube in which the atmosphere can be controlled. If the air inside the tube is evacuated, a low-pressure environment is created and aerodynamic resistance can be reduced, enabling higher speeds and efficient energy consumption. A hyperloop adds one element to an ETT: levitation. As a result, no ground resistance exists, overcoming one of the major limitations of traditional trains.