TuTr Hyperloop Private Limited, a technology startup formed at IIT Madras, has entered into a partnership with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, to develop hyperloop technology in India jointly.
The MoU was signed by Lingaraj V. Viraktamath, Head of Corporate Technology Planning & Alliance Management at BEML, and Aravind S. Bharadwaj, Director & CEO of TuTr Hyperloop.
According to PTI, BEML will serve as the principal manufacturing partner for TuTr Hyperloop. This collaboration is aimed at developing a prototype pod that can transport passengers and cargo at high velocities.
“This partnership is a step forward for India’s efforts in high-speed transportation,” said Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML. “It aligns with the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atmanirbhar Bharat by supporting transport systems built with Indian engineering and manufacturing,” as reported by ET Infra.
The Hyperloop is an advanced mode of transportation which is designed to reduce travel time between cities. At its core, the system involves passenger or cargo pods that move through low-pressure tubes at incredibly high speeds, enabled by magnetic levitation (maglev) and electric propulsion.
This concept was first introduced in 2013 by Elon Musk, who published a white paper outlining the technical feasibility and potential advantages of such a system. Since then, several private companies and research institutions have been working to transform this vision into reality.
However, the Hyperloop is still in the experimental stage, and numerous challenges remain. These include infrastructure development, regulatory approvals, passenger safety, and the economic feasibility of large-scale deployment.
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