Imagine a giant vacuum cleaner tube where cargo pods glide on magnets instead of wheels. Because there is almost no air to push against, they can move incredibly fast using very little energy. It is like a futuristic train that never touches the tracks and doesn't stop until it reaches its final destination.
Transport demand is expected to grow by 250% by 2050, while current systems are slow, expensive to maintain, and contribute 23% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Developed magnetic levitation rigs, infrastructure prototypes, a new motor setup, and started construction of the European Hyperloop Center featuring a functional lane-switch.
If you are a freight forwarder dealing with slow cross-border transit and high emissions — this project developed a low-pressure tube network that allows direct trips without intermediate stops. This reduces energy usage and speeds up delivery across the European market.
If you are a parts supplier dealing with the need for rapid, reliable delivery to factories — this project developed magnetic levitation and propulsion systems that offer a lower total cost of ownership than road or rail.
If you are a transport agency dealing with limited land for new roads — this project developed a system with a minimal spatial footprint by placing tubes on columns or underground, lowering implementation costs.
Based on available project data, the system aims for a lower total cost of ownership than road, rail, and aviation due to driverless operation, low energy usage, and frictionless magnetic suspension.
The project is currently constructing the European Hyperloop Center to demonstrate high-speed network operations and define an open interoperable standard, indicating it is moving toward industrial scale.
Based on available project data, Hardt BV is the technology provider and coordinator, though specific licensing terms are not detailed.
The project focuses on creating a single European market connected within several hours, utilizing a network of low-pressure tubes with a functional lane-switch for routing.
The project period ran from 2022-01-01 to 2024-03-31, with the construction of the European Hyperloop Center being a primary activity during this window.
The project is lean and highly focused, consisting of 2 partners, both of which are SMEs based in the Netherlands. With a 100% industry ratio, the project is driven by commercial application rather than academic research, led by Hardt BV who has scaled to 40 employees.
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