If Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has his way with high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, the American billionaire’s company SpaceX may test-run its futuristic high speed train, the Hyperloop, in Pune
Mumbai: If Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has his way with high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, the American billionaire’s company SpaceX may test-run its futuristic high speed train, the Hyperloop, in Pune.
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Speaking about his recent visit to the American west coast, which is the global hub of hi-tech innovations, Gadkari said he spent quality time with the officials of Tesla, which is also founded by Musk, who is known for his futuristic ideas. “..they want some road for experimental purpose.
I offered them the westerly bypass of Pune connected to the Expressway. They can take an experiment between Mumbai and Pune as a pilot project,” he said, without naming SpaceX. He said the Hyperloop, whose idea was first presented in 2013, runs faster than an aircraft at 1,120 kmph and can cut the distance between his hometown, Nagpur, and Mumbai in 35 minutes.
Later, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that there have been some discussions on such a proposal, but was quick to add that Maharashtra has asked the company to develop the product first before making test-runs in the state.
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