Virgin Hyperloop One is foucsing on the Pune-Mumbai hyperloop project, which could start next year
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Abu Dhabi
Five things to know about the latest Hyperloop developments
Next generation transport system aims to bring airplane speeds to the ground, safely and sustainably
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Sir Richard Branson steps down as Virgin Hyperloop One chairman
Entrepreneur Elon Musk says LA Hyperloop tunnel to be unveiled December 10
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Virgin Hyperloop One is commercially viable, study shows
DP World signed a deal in April with Virgin Hyperloop One to create a global firm that will build high-speed cargo delivery systems
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Virgin Hyperloop One eyes Dubai for first office outside US
Virgin Hyperloop One seeks to open UAE office as it develops plans to transport people from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes
DP World
Hyperloop’s quantum leap will propel Dubai (and the world) into the future
Last month, Virgin Hyperloop and DP World agreed to partner, develop and deploy an ultra-high speed, carbon neutral and solar powered transit solution. Sir Richard Brandson spoke on the occasion about what to expect from the partnership, how the technology will unfold and why it will change the world
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Video: How DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One will change the future of cargo
Until a few years ago, a ground transportation system to move cargo and people at speeds exceeding 1,000kph seemed an idea fit for the pages of a science fiction novel. Now, experts say the technology – known as hyperloop – is seemingly just around the corner and ready for deployment.
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Hyperloop: a new day dawns for cargo
DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One hope to pave the way for wholesale changes in the logistics sector
Al Maktoum International Airport
Opinion: Dubai – right time, right place
With a deep-sea port, advanced hyperloop plans and two major airports, Dubai is no longer at a logistics crossroads – it is the crossroads
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Video: Hyperloop will break ground in two or three years – Richard Branson
Richard Branson discusses Virgin Hyperloop’s partnership with DP World.
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Video: Hyperloop is a more secure form of transportation – DP World Chairman Sulayem
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem discusses DP World’s tie-up with Virgin Hyperloop.
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In pictures: Launch of hyperloop-enabled cargo transport “DP World Cargospeed”
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the launch of DP World Cargospeed, a new global company created through a partnership between global trade enabler DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One, to provide hyperloop-enabled cargo systems to support the fast, sustainable and efficient delivery of palletised cargo.
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Hyperloop capable of same-day shipping in GCC, says Virgin Hyperloop One CTO
Virgin Hyperloop One CTO Josh Giegel said that passenger ticket prices on a hyperloop will be comparable to existing methods of transport
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Hyperloop a ‘catalyst’ for change in Saudi Arabia, says Crown Prince
Virgin Hyperloop said it could cut travel time between Riyadh and Jeddah from 10 hours to down to 76 minutes
Alphabet
Saudi Prince eyes US tech deals as part of diversification plan
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will host the 32-year-old prince at his home
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Virgin Hyperloop One’s CFO Callinicos steps down.
Company recently raised a lifeline of $50 million from Caspian Venture Partners and Dubai’s DP World Group
Richard Branson
Billionaire Richard Branson unveils Hyperloop plans for India
Dubai’s DP World and Russia’s Caspian Venture Capital are each contributing $25m to the hi-tech start-up