A Boring Company spokesman said, “The Boring Company is working with federal, state, and local officials on constructing a high speed transportation system from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, which would then be extended to New York. Stations in a Loop or hyperloop system are small in size and widely distributed in a network—very different from large station termini considered for train systems. In Washington, D.C., a New York Avenue location, if constructed, could become a station in this network.”
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) visited the Boring Company in California this month, walking in a tunnel to learn more about the technology the company says will make tunneling faster and cheaper.The District’s Department of Transportation is figuring out what other permits the Boring Company would need to cut under city roads and other public spaces, according to Bowser’s chief of staff, John Falcicchio.“We’re just beginning, in the mayor’s office, our conversation to get an understanding of what the general vision is for Hyperloop,” Falcicchio said. Asked whether the Bowser administration supports the project, he was somewhat upbeat but noncommittal, adding: “We’re open to the concept of moving people around the region more efficiently.”
Plenty of places have committed to exploring the economic viability of building a Hyperloop, but nobody has been brave enough to say they'll actually construct one. It's why the news coming out of India's latest announcement is such a big deal, because it includes a pledge to build a working test track.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sir Richard Branson announced the partnership between Virgin Hyperloop One and the Indian state of Maharashtra. The deal will see the pair look into developing a high-speed link between the cities of Pune and Mumbai, with the route going via Mumbai International Airport.
Just about on topic I think:QuotePlenty of places have committed to exploring the economic viability of building a Hyperloop, but nobody has been brave enough to say they'll actually construct one. It's why the news coming out of India's latest announcement is such a big deal, because it includes a pledge to build a working test track.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sir Richard Branson announced the partnership between Virgin Hyperloop One and the Indian state of Maharashtra. The deal will see the pair look into developing a high-speed link between the cities of Pune and Mumbai, with the route going via Mumbai International Airport.https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/19/india-inches-ahead-in-the-race-to-build-a-hyperloop/?sr_source=Twitter
elonmusk Deep in the hole with my boring machine. Sometimes when we touch, the honesty’s too much ...
His S/H boring machines are probably working just like they did for their last owner. I hope and believe he will make big improvements, but some of that will be the strategy of smaller tunnels... not getting 10x speed improvement overnight!
Quote from: DistantTemple on 03/05/2018 12:11 amHis S/H boring machines are probably working just like they did for their last owner. I hope and believe he will make big improvements, but some of that will be the strategy of smaller tunnels... not getting 10x speed improvement overnight!I don't think he thought these current generation of boring machines could go faster. I think he's using the current generation of boring machines to make sure he and his Boring Company engineers understand - truly understand - what the issues are so that they can engineer the next generation machines.
..."deep in the hole with my boring machine, sometimes when we touch, the reality's too much" ...
Quote from: DistantTemple on 03/05/2018 12:11 am..."deep in the hole with my boring machine, sometimes when we touch, the reality's too much" ...Bold mine.Musk's actual words on Instagram are: "Deep in the hole with my boring machine. Sometimes when we touch, the honesty’s too much ..."
'm only just beginningTo see the real youAnd sometimes when we touchThe honesty's too much
Quote from: DistantTemple on 03/05/2018 12:11 am..."deep in the hole with my boring machine, sometimes when we touch, the reality's too much" ..."Honesty" and "reality" do not mean the same thing. At all.
Quote from: Arb on 03/05/2018 01:27 amQuote from: DistantTemple on 03/05/2018 12:11 am..."deep in the hole with my boring machine, sometimes when we touch, the reality's too much" ..."Honesty" and "reality" do not mean the same thing. At all.Yes my bad. Doesn't change the overall point that EM looks fed up. And in that context being honest with himself (my interpretation) about the difficulties, is a similar struggle to facing up to reality, that its difficult. Still I'll take more care with my quotes. thanks for the detail.