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“Hyperloop” travel might sound like a far-fetched idea, but some companies are already building it

Elon Musk made headlines in 2013 when he shared his vision for a “hyperloop” transportation system, where pods would travel supersonic speeds through a nearly frictionless tube. His vision has since evolved from that concept sketch to today, when different companies are already in the process of creating it.

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