STUDENT TEAMS
HYPERLOOP
Virginia Tech ’ s Hyperloop team builds on the vision of Elon Musk , whose vision of an innovative high-speed rail could transform freight transport and domestic travel . To make this vision a reality , Hyperloop at Virginia Tech has represented the university on an international stage in the annual pod competition hosted by SpaceX .
The Virginia Tech finishes in the top 20 out of 2000 applicants every year . Starting in 2020 , the team ’ s mission is going beyond winning the competition to focus on research projects directly impacting the industry by partnering with companies to develop technology at the forefront of Hyperloop transportation .
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