Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday (Dec 5) shared a video on social media platform X, showing the completion of a 410-meter Hyperloop test track. Vaishnaw wrote, “Thumbs up to Team Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team and TuTr (incubated startup)."

The test track&nbsp;located at IIT Madras' Discovery Campus in Thaiyur, is a result of a collaborative effort between Indian Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr Hyperloop, a startup incubated at the institute.

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Vaishnaw dubbed the project as "Bharat's first Hyperloop test track (410 meters).” The minister in his post hoped that the dream to realise futuristic Hyperloop technology would soon be materialised.

According to a press release, the project is aimed at developing hyperloop technology for high-speed, affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation. India's Ministry of Railways is&nbsp;developing this project in collaboration with IIT Madras. The inaugural run of the 410-meter Hyperloop test track at the IIT Madras Discovery Campus in Thaiyur achieved a speed of 100 km/h. Future tests will advance on the longer track, aiming to reach speeds of approximately 600 km/h.

Should developments proceed as anticipated, Hyperloop technology has the potential to transform urban mobility, possibly enhancing or complementing India's existing Metro Rail system and transforming the transit framework across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday (Dec 5) shared a video on social media platform X, showing the completion of a 410-meter Hyperloop test track. Vaishnaw wrote, “Thumbs up to Team Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team and TuTr (incubated startup).

Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday (Dec 5) shared a video on social media platform X, showing the completion of a 410-meter Hyperloop test track. Vaishnaw wrote, “Thumbs up to Team Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team and TuTr (incubated startup)." The test track located at IIT Madras' Discovery Campus in Thaiyur, is a result of a collaborative effort between Indian Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr Hyperloop, a startup incubated at the institute. Watch: Bharat’s first Hyperloop test track (410 meters) completed. 👍 Team Railways, IIT-Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team and TuTr (incubated startup) 📍At IIT-M discovery campus, Thaiyur pic.twitter.com/jjMxkTdvAd — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 5, 2024 × Vaishnaw dubbed the project as "Bharat's first Hyperloop test track (410 meters).” The minister in his post hoped that the dream to realise futuristic Hyperloop technology would soon be materialised. According to a press release, the project is aimed at developing hyperloop technology for high-speed, affordable, reliable, and sustainable transportation. India's Ministry of Railways is developing this project in collaboration with IIT Madras. The inaugural run of the 410-meter Hyperloop test track at the IIT Madras Discovery Campus in Thaiyur achieved a speed of 100 km/h. Future tests will advance on the longer track, aiming to reach speeds of approximately 600 km/h. Should developments proceed as anticipated, Hyperloop technology has the potential to transform urban mobility, possibly enhancing or complementing India's existing Metro Rail system and transforming the transit framework across the nation. (With inputs from agencies)

India Railways Minister Vaishnaw lauds ‘Bharat’s first hyperloop test track,’ watch video

A $1.75 trillion Democratic spending proposal could give a big boost to electric vehicles especially to Detroit's Big Three automakers and the US&nbsp;Postal Service.

The House plan boosts electric vehicle credits to up to $12,500 per vehicle, including $4,500 for union-made vehicles and $500 for US-made batteries. Vehicles would have to be made in the United States starting in 2027 to qualify for any credit.

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The EV tax credits would cost $15.6 billion over 10 years and disproportionately benefit Detroit's Big Three automakers - General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis NV - which assemble their US-made vehicles in union-represented plants.

Foreign automakers have harshly criticized the decision to give union-made vehicles a big leg up, while the United Auto Workers union strongly supports it.

Tesla and foreign automakers do not have unions representing assembly workers in the United States and many have fought UAW efforts to organize US&nbsp;plants.

Honda said in a letter Friday "this tax credit plan would pit Americans working for the three 'legacy'&nbsp;companies against the American workers of other automakers."

The bill would award $6 billion for the US&nbsp;Postal Service to purchase electric delivery vehicles and infrastructure. USPS said Friday it estimates under the bill "all delivery fleet acquisitions could feasibly be electric by 2028, and a corresponding 70 per cent&nbsp;of our entire delivery fleet by" 2030.

In February, USPS awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh, to build a mix of internal combustion and EV delivery vehicles that could be worth$6 billion.

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The EV proposal eliminates phasing out tax credits after automakers hit 200,000 electric vehicles sold, which would make GM eligible, along with Tesla.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm defended the decision to exclude Tesla from the higher credit, telling CNBC: "We want to make sure that we do everything possible to encourage that business and labor really focus on elevating the standards for everyday Americans."

The bill would create a new electric bike and three-wheel vehicle tax credit, a 30 per cent&nbsp;credit for commercial electric vehicles and $4,000 used EV tax credit.

It would authorize $3.5 billion for "domestic manufacturing conversion" grants for electric and other green vehicles and provide $3 billion to boost a US loan program to retool existing auto plants to build more fuel efficient models and expand it to cover zero-emission trains, airplanes, boats and Hyperloop technology.

A $1.75 trillion Democratic spending proposal could give a big boost to electric vehicles especially to Detroit's Big Three automakers and the US Postal Service.

A $1.75 trillion Democratic spending proposal could give a big boost to electric vehicles especially to Detroit's Big Three automakers and the US Postal Service. The House plan boosts electric vehicle credits to up to $12,500 per vehicle, including $4,500 for union-made vehicles and $500 for US-made batteries. Vehicles would have to be made in the United States starting in 2027 to qualify for any credit. Also Read | UK government greenlights 'self-driving' cars on motorways The EV tax credits would cost $15.6 billion over 10 years and disproportionately benefit Detroit's Big Three automakers - General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis NV - which assemble their US-made vehicles in union-represented plants. Foreign automakers have harshly criticized the decision to give union-made vehicles a big leg up, while the United Auto Workers union strongly supports it. Tesla and foreign automakers do not have unions representing assembly workers in the United States and many have fought UAW efforts to organize US plants. Honda said in a letter Friday "this tax credit plan would pit Americans working for the three 'legacy' companies against the American workers of other automakers." The bill would award $6 billion for the US Postal Service to purchase electric delivery vehicles and infrastructure. USPS said Friday it estimates under the bill "all delivery fleet acquisitions could feasibly be electric by 2028, and a corresponding 70 per cent of our entire delivery fleet by" 2030. In February, USPS awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh, to build a mix of internal combustion and EV delivery vehicles that could be worth$6 billion. Also Read | China-made electric vehicles should not be sold in India: Modi govt to Elon Musk The EV proposal eliminates phasing out tax credits after automakers hit 200,000 electric vehicles sold, which would make GM eligible, along with Tesla. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm defended the decision to exclude Tesla from the higher credit, telling CNBC: "We want to make sure that we do everything possible to encourage that business and labor really focus on elevating the standards for everyday Americans." The bill would create a new electric bike and three-wheel vehicle tax credit, a 30 per cent credit for commercial electric vehicles and $4,000 used EV tax credit. It would authorize $3.5 billion for "domestic manufacturing conversion" grants for electric and other green vehicles and provide $3 billion to boost a US loan program to retool existing auto plants to build more fuel efficient models and expand it to cover zero-emission trains, airplanes, boats and Hyperloop technology.

US House plan would give electric vehicles big boost

Richard Branson's Virgin&nbsp;Hyperloop&nbsp;has completed the world's first passenger ride on a super-high-speed levitating pod system, the company said on Sunday, a key safety test for technology it hopes will transform human and cargo transportation.

Virgin&nbsp;Hyperloop&nbsp;executives Josh Giegel, its Chief Technology Officer, and Sara Luchian, Director of Passenger Experience, reached speeds of up to 107 miles per hour (172 km per hour) at the company's DevLoop test site in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company said.

"I had the true pleasure of seeing history made before my very eyes," said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Virgin&nbsp;Hyperloop&nbsp;and Group Chairman and Chief Executive of DP World.

Los Angeles-based&nbsp;Hyperloop&nbsp;envisions a future where floating pods packed with passengers and cargo hurtle through vacuum tubes at 600 miles an hour (966 kph) or faster.

In a&nbsp;hyperloop&nbsp;system, which uses magnetic levitation to allow near-silent travel, a trip between New York and Washington would take just 30 minutes. That would be twice as fast as a commercial jet flight and four times faster than a high-speed train.

The company has previously run over 400 tests without human passengers at the Nevada site.

The test comes a month after Reuters first reported that Virgin&nbsp;Hyperloop&nbsp;picked the U.S. state of West Virginia to host a $500 million certification center and test track that will serve as a proving ground for its technology.

The company is working toward safety certification by 2025 and commercial operations by 2030, it has said.

Canada's Transpod and Spain's Zeleros also aim to upend traditional passenger and freight networks with similar technology they say will slash travel times, congestion, and environmental harm linked with petroleum-fueled machines.

Richard Branson's Virgin Hyperloop has completed the world's first passenger ride on a super-high-speed levitating pod system, the company said on Sunday, a key safety test for technology it hopes will transform human and cargo transportation.

Richard Branson's Virgin Hyperloop has completed the world's first passenger ride on a super-high-speed levitating pod system, the company said on Sunday, a key safety test for technology it hopes will transform human and cargo transportation. Virgin Hyperloop executives Josh Giegel, its Chief Technology Officer, and Sara Luchian, Director of Passenger Experience, reached speeds of up to 107 miles per hour (172 km per hour) at the company's DevLoop test site in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company said. "I had the true pleasure of seeing history made before my very eyes," said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Virgin Hyperloop and Group Chairman and Chief Executive of DP World. Los Angeles-based Hyperloop envisions a future where floating pods packed with passengers and cargo hurtle through vacuum tubes at 600 miles an hour (966 kph) or faster. In a hyperloop system, which uses magnetic levitation to allow near-silent travel, a trip between New York and Washington would take just 30 minutes. That would be twice as fast as a commercial jet flight and four times faster than a high-speed train. The company has previously run over 400 tests without human passengers at the Nevada site. The test comes a month after Reuters first reported that Virgin Hyperloop picked the U.S. state of West Virginia to host a $500 million certification center and test track that will serve as a proving ground for its technology. The company is working toward safety certification by 2025 and commercial operations by 2030, it has said. Canada's Transpod and Spain's Zeleros also aim to upend traditional passenger and freight networks with similar technology they say will slash travel times, congestion, and environmental harm linked with petroleum-fueled machines.

Virgin Hyperloop completes first successful human passenger test

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