Hyperloop One begins initial talks with the Indian government

Hyperloop One’s high-speed transportation solution could reach India in the near future. That’s the plan, at least.

Hyperloop One executives, including CEO Rob Lloyd and chief chairman Shervin Pishevar spent three hours in a room packed of Indian government officials and journalists on Tuesday. That’s how keen they are to bring Elon Musk’s idea to the country. 

Although at the first sight, they don’t look as the perfect match (India is known for its archaic regulations, over-crowded roads and poorly-designed urban areas), the two have begun talking.

At the event, India’s railway minister, Suresh Prabhu, said the government is open to further discussions and definitely sees the need for Hyperloop One’s high-speed trains. “Though we are not hyper about it,” she joked. Read more…

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