Growing public support for hyperloop technology
This month has marked a significant leap forward for hyperloop technology, as public sector support continues to expand. Thanks to recent technological breakthroughs and high-profile endorsements, hyperloop is gaining momentum as a solution for the future of transportation.
Grand Event of the European Hyperloop Center in Veendam, the Netherlands.
Benelux leadership
A standout event was the Hyperloop Public Day held at the Dutch Embassy in Brussels on September 16th. Hosted by the Benelux Union and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the event featured Brechje Schwachöfer, Dutch Ambassador to Belgium, Frans Weekers, Secretary General of the Benelux Union, and Keir Fitch, Head of Unit for Rail Safety and Interoperability at the European Commission. At the core of the discussions was the release of a new report: Hyperloop in the Benelux: Opportunities for Cross-Border Connectivity and High-Tech Cluster Development. The report emphasizes the transformative potential of hyperloop technology for cross-border infrastructure, positioning the Benelux region as a high-tech cluster for future hyperloop advancements.
Hyperloop Public Day at The Netherlands’ Embassy in Brussels, Belgium.
Endorsement from EU
On the European Union front, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, unveiled her priorities for the upcoming mandate. Her vision for sustainable transport features hyperloop technology as an addition to Europe's future infrastructure. Von der Leyen’s proposal includes a request for European Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas to present a timeline and investment plan to bring hyperloop closer to reality, reflecting the growing commitment at the highest levels of the EU.
Ursula von der Leyen in the European Parliament.
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Mario Draghi’s call for innovation
Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has lent his influential voice to the promotion of high tech industry, emphasizing the critical role of innovative technologies in sustaining Europe’s competitive edge. In his latest recommendations, Draghi identified the hyperloop as a groundbreaking solution for Europe’s transportation landscape. With the promise of faster, more efficient, and cost-effective travel, hyperloop could improve how goods and people move across the continent.
Collaboration for innovation in the Northern Netherlands
In the Northern Netherlands, collaboration is thriving. Dutch universities, educational institutions, and SMEs have teamed up with the European Hyperloop Center to collaborate on research and development. These partnerships follow the first successful test at the European Hyperloop Center and aims to accelerate innovation and strengthen the region’s position as a leader in hyperloop technology.
Signing of the Letter of Intent between the University of the North and the European Hyperloop Center.