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The white paper at the very least wasn't. It contradicts itself in multiple places and it seems the author has some misunderstandings around basic physics.
by tjpnz 3y ago
The white paper at the very least wasn't. It contradicts itself in multiple places and it seems the author has some misunderstandings around basic physics.
- chrisco255 3y agoWhat are those misunderstandings? Keep hearing comments that can't speak to anything in particular but confidently assert how unfeasible it is. Mag lev works: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCMaglev https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCMaglev Nothing in the idea of a hyperloop precludes the use of a maglev propulsion system. The partial vacuum wouldn't even be necessary but might help with efficiency. Partial vacuums are just air pumps.
- tjpnz 3y agoThe author can't seem to make up their mind about the use of a vacuum. In one section where they do propose using one they also suggest sticking a giant turbine on the end of the car. Maglevs are great. Why not build one of those instead?