Proposed by Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk in 2013, the Hyperloop is a concept in which passenger capsules (pods) float almost silently at speeds close to the speed of sound through a tube at about one-thousandth of atmospheric pressure. In this way, heavily used intracontinental routes could be accomplished faster, more efficiently and in a more environmentally friendly manner than with conventional means of transportation.

Based on our conviction to actively and sustainably shape the mobility of the future, we founded the non-profit association mu-zero HYPERLOOP e.V.. We are driven by the conviction that every technical innovation needs social acceptance and sustainable business models to improve the lives of many people. To achieve this, we consider economic, environmental and social aspects of the Hyperloop concept in interdisciplinary concept studies to identify critical issues and provide comprehensive solutions. Future research activities and evaluations of the overall system will be based on the knowledge gained during the development of a working Hyperloop prototype.

With our team from Baden-Württemberg and the support of other student groups from around the world, we are confident that we can overcome all the challenges ahead and change the future of mobility. Together!