Institute of Hyperloop Technology develops hyperloop demonstrator
The Institute of Hyperloop Technology, located in Emden, Germany, is bringing a new hyperloop demonstrator to reality: GoTube. This research infrastructure will be inaugurated in 2024 and is aimed at performing tests for low-pressure tube transport. The demonstrator being developed is aimed at solutions for cost-efficient freight transport.
Construction work is underway
The GoTube initiative reflects an important step forward in developing sustainable, cost-effective transport solutions. The tube will have a length of 26 meters. Anchored by foundations extending 16 meters deep, the structure is designed to prevent any settling despite its substantial mass. Currently, three robust concrete pillars have been erected, set to support the advanced transport tube.
Collaboration between HDP Partners
HDP Partners Hochschule Emden/Leer and Nevomo are collaborating for the GoTube demonstrator. Technology developer Nevomo’s magnetic propulsion technology and power electronics will be used in the facility, enhancing GoTube’s capability. According to Prof. Dr. Walter Neu, Board of Directors at the Institute of Hyperloop Technology, “collaboration is key for developing the know-how that is required for the successful deployment of hyperloop as a new transport mode.”
Inauguration
The progress of GoTube will be officially celebrated in autumn 2024. Officials will inaugurate the facility during a ceremonial event. This occasion will mark the beginning of a series of tests that is part of innovation within freight transport.
About the Institute of Hyperloop Technology
Situated in Emden, Germany, the Institute of Hyperloop Technology (IHT) specializes in the research and development of high-speed transport solutions within low-pressure environments, aiming to substantially enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transport and freight logistics. The IHT is an institute of the Hochschule Emden/Leer.
For further information, please contact:
Lukas Eschment, lukas.eschment@hs-emden-leer.de