On 15/01/2018 09:45, Graeme Wall wrote:
On 15/01/2018 09:19, Recliner wrote:
Here's the latest hyperloop hype from CES, now proposed as a means of
providing very fast links between Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, instead
of a new runway:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/01/14/build-heathrow-gatwick-hyperloop-instead-third-runway-says-branson/


Extracts:

His aspirations to send tourists into space have been notorious for
setbacks, missed deadlines and broken promises.

Ah, more anti-Branson hype from the Torygraph, what's the matter,
doesn't he make big enough donations to tory funds?


There are plenty of others who have pointed out time and again the
difference between promise and delivery on Virgin Galactic. Eg
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/oct/31/branson-virgin-galactic-space-travel-failures

And who have been questioning the claims for hyperloop - a proposal
which reminds me of maglev in the 70s/80s.



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