Musk’s Boring Company proposes 200 mph Hyperloop precursor tunnel linking Austin and San Antonio
Elon Musk announced on September 20 via X that The Boring Company is advancing plans for an 80-mile intercity tunnel connecting Austin and San Antonio, Texas, described as a “simplified precursor” to a Hyperloop system. Musk stated the tunnel would reduce travel time from up to 2.5 hours to under 30 minutes at speeds exceeding 200 mph (322 km/h). No route, cost, financing, or timeline has been disclosed. The company recently completed a $3 billion funding round led by UAE investors, valuing it at $23 billion. Its only operational system remains the Vegas Loop.
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