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With underground tunnels and electric cars, Elon Musk presents a revolutionary solution for urban mobility. Tesla's subway promises to reduce journeys from 30 minutes during peak hours to just 04 minutes.
When it comes to innovation, Elon Musk’s name always comes up. This time, he’s behind the Vegas Loop, an underground transportation system that looks like a futuristic mix of a subway and electric cars. Developed by Tesla and built by the Boring Company, this tunnel for electric cars promises to be the solution to traffic jams in big cities. Keep reading to learn all about this Tesla subway.
What is the Tesla Subway (Vegas Loop)?
The Vegas Loop is a transportation project that operates in underground tunnels, where Tesla electric cars move quickly and efficiently. Think of it as a subway, but instead of trains, it’s Tesla’s famous electric vehicles that take passengers from one point to another.
The system is currently 2,7 miles long and has five operational stations in Las Vegas. However, the ambition is gigantic: the plan approved by Clark County and local cities calls for an expansion to more than 109 miles and 104 seasons. When completed, Tesla's subway will be able to carry 90 passengers per hour.
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How does the electric car tunnel work?
Just like a conventional subway, the Vegas Loop has stations and paid tickets. Ticket prices range from US$6 to US$12, which, at the current exchange rate, is between R$34 and R$69 per trip. The idea is simple: passengers enter the station, board a Tesla electric car and travel through the underground tunnel quickly and comfortably.
A practical example? The journey between the Las Vegas Convention Center and Allegiant Stadium, which would normally take about 30 minutes during peak hours, can be made in just four minutes on the Tesla Metro.
Why use Elon Musk's underground tunnels?
The idea for a tunnel for electric cars arose from the need to ease traffic congestion in large cities, which is already a headache for many metropolises around the world. Unlike traditional public transportation systems, the Vegas Loop seeks to combine efficiency and comfort.
Electric cars offer a quiet and sustainable alternative, as they emit no pollutants and use clean energy. Elon Musk's system is designed to operate without congestion, providing a smooth and uninterrupted travel experience.
What are the billionaire's ambitions in urban transport?
Tesla's subway is just one of Elon Musk's many ambitious transportation projects. In 2013, he introduced the idea for the hyperloops, a system of super-fast trains that would travel inside vacuum tubes. Although it is still in the testing phase in countries such as Italy and the Netherlands, the Hyperloop promises to reach speeds of up to 1.000 km/h, revolutionizing long-distance travel.
With the new electric car tunnel, Musk is focusing on solving urban problems by creating a system that can be replicated in other cities around the world. The idea is to offer a solution that not only facilitates mobility, but also contributes to environmental sustainability.
Benefits and Challenges of Vegas Loop by Elon Musk
Benefits
- Reduced travel time: Journeys that would normally take half an hour can be completed in minutes.
- Sustainability: Using only electric cars, the system is ecological and contributes to reducing carbon emissions.
- Comfort and convenience: Unlike other forms of public transport, passengers have the experience of traveling in a Tesla, with all the convenience that this offers.
Challenges
- High cost: The project requires a significant investment for its expansion and maintenance.
- Initial limitation: With few operational kilometers, it is not yet capable of serving a large number of passengers.
- Technological dependence: The efficiency of the system depends on the perfect integration between vehicles and underground infrastructure.
The success of Tesla’s Las Vegas subway system could pave the way for similar projects in other cities around the world. With the rise in popularity of electric vehicles and the need for sustainable solutions, systems like the Vegas Loop could become standard in major urban centers. The combination of advanced technology and smart design shows that it is possible to transform urban mobility without sacrificing comfort or sustainability.
Sponsored fantasy. It makes no sense whatsoever to build a system that would allow a vehicle that takes up half the space of a car to transport one to five people, at most! An absurd consumption of resources for the minimum efficiency in public transport.
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