The Hyperloop might not work for shipping, either

Hyperloop One’s freight capabilities have come under attack from long-time critic, transport engineer and mathematician Alon Levy.

Mr Levy’s comments come in the wake of leaked documents that claim the proposed system would cost an additional $11.5m per mile to build.

According to Mr Levy, the reality of transporting freight on Hyperloop One becomes undone by the physics of the system.

Mr Levy said that the lateral force generated on hyperloop curves from cargo would “overstress” the system’s light elevated pylons. This, he added ...