DHL helps explore future of transport with delivery of Delft Hyperloop

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The Delft Hyperloop, a capsule developed by TU Delft for the rapid transportation of people and goods through tubes, is on its way to California onboard a DHL freighter plane to perform the first tests as part of the Hyperloop Pod Competition organized by American…
Innovative prototype of TU Delft in the race for transport through tubesTU Delft a leading contender in SpaceX Hyperloop Pod CompetitionDHL manages prototype transport and contributes to development of Delft HyperloopDHL, the world leader in express and logistics, is providing support for a groundbreaking project that is exploring the future of transportation.
The Delft Hyperloop, a capsule developed by TU Delft for the rapid transportation of people and goods through tubes, is on its way to Cal
Company: DHL, Activity: DHL, Date: 2016-10-19
Keywords: news, shipping, dhl, shippers, spacex, helps, prototype, transport, future, explore, tu, transportation, tubes, delft, hyperloop, pod, delivery

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Innovative prototype of TU Delft in the race for transport through tubes

TU Delft a leading contender in SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition

DHL manages prototype transport and contributes to development of Delft Hyperloop

DHL, the world leader in express and logistics, is providing support for a groundbreaking project that is exploring the future of transportation. The Delft Hyperloop, a capsule developed by TU Delft for the rapid transportation of people and goods through tubes, is on its way to California onboard a DHL freighter plane to perform the first tests as part of the Hyperloop Pod Competition organized by American entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX. In late January the team of students will defend their invention in the finals of the competition, which aims to encourage the development of transport through tubes. DHL Express is transporting a prototype of the capsule, safely encased in a specially designed flight case. A team from TU Delft is traveling with the capsule to make the final preparations on location for the finals of the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition.“In our efforts to stay ahead of the curve, DHL is continuously looking at ways in which our own business could be enhanced or renewed over the near and long-term. As the quickest option available in today’s world when it comes to global door-to-door transportation, we are also happy to support any initiatives that look to push the boundaries of logistics to new levels of speed and efficiency. We therefore welcomed the opportunity to bring our capabilities, knowledge and global network to bear in support of the TU Delft team as they built a viable Hyperloop prototype. We hope that DHL has inspired them with our own logistics performance today and that we have made a contribution to their future success in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition,” said Ken Allen, CEO, DHL Express.The Hyperloop is an idea born out of Elon Musk’s desire for faster, durable, safe and reliable transportation. Its aim is to transport people and goods at a speed of 1,200 km per hour through tubes with very low air pressure, which would in turn make the transport process more energy efficient and effective than, for example, aircraft or train travel.

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Company: DHL, Activity: DHL, Date: 2016-10-19
Keywords: news, shipping, dhl, shippers, spacex, helps, prototype, transport, future, explore, tu, transportation, tubes, delft, hyperloop, pod, delivery

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