HTT Founder Elon Musk announces India’s first Hyperloop
Q. Where will the first Hyperloop be set up in India?- Published on 07 Dec 16a. Mumbai-Pune
b. Pune-Nagpur
c. Pune-Bengaluru
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Mumbai-Pune
Elon Musk-backed Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) Co-Founder Bibop G Gresta on Dec 6 said the company is ready to build Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune.
The decision is left with Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari to go ahead with the project.
Hyperloop runs faster than an aircraft at a speed of 1,120 kmph.
Asked about the regulatory challenges to build Hyperloop in India, Musk cited government support.
The company has several options for raising money. One of them is to build the Hyperloop in Public-Private partnership.
Private investors are also interested in implementing the project.
