pod meaning it can move with very low friction. Magnets on the skis as well as an electromagnetic pulse provides the initial thrust to the pod with smaller re-boosting motors located along the route to maintain the pod’s velocity. Prior to the unveiling of the plans, detractors of a Hyperloop idea shot down the project because they believed it would require too much energy to move something through a tube at such high speeds. But as Musk argues these criticisms revolved around the thinking that air would move the pod and because it actually uses a linear motor the project is made more plausible. The air inside the tube moves at 200 to 300 miles per hour and is low density to ensure the pods can travel at high speeds without crossing the sound barrier and creating a sonic boom. As you come to the end of your journey another linear electric motor absorbs the pod’s kinetic energy which is then used to provide the energy which will accelerate the next pod. This aspect stays true to Musk’s principle of creating a system which is sustainably self-powering and adding to this are the solar panels which will be laid on top of the tubes. As well as powering the Hyperloop during the day these will store excess energy in battery packs at each station to allow the system to run 27-7. And in that time the system could move a substantial amount of people with the plan outlining that a pod will leave every 30 seconds carrying 28 passengers. Those passengers can expect an incredibly smooth ride according to Musk as they will