Musk has admitted that he floated the hyperloop idea to get CA HSR cancelled. The only debate is whether he was well intentioned (trying to find a cheaper alternative to HSR…although it’s not clear hyperloop would achieve that) or if it was ill-intentioned (he hates public transit and clearly prefers a car focused future from which he would benefit personally).
Unfortunately, a lot of these efforts sound similar. And it looks like Musk has managed to do what he’s best at. Get even more government money directed towards his companies.
Unfortunately, a lot of these efforts sound similar. And it looks like Musk has managed to do what he’s best at. Get even more government money directed towards his companies.