{"id":15606,"date":"2026-05-11T12:04:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=15606"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:19:55","slug":"swisspod-hits-new-hyperloop-speed-record-begins-aerys-2-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=15606","title":{"rendered":"Swisspod hits new hyperloop speed record, begins AERYS 2 Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Following a record 146 km\/h (91 mph) run in Pueblo, Colorado, Swisspod concludes AERYS 1 testing and moves into the development of its next-generation hyperloop capsule model, AERYS 2.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swisspod, a Swiss-American company developing hyperloop technology, has set a new world speed record for hyperloop, of 146 km\/h (91 mph) with AERYS 1, its first full-scale capsule, during testing at its facility in Pueblo, Colorado, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This milestone builds on 3 previous record-breaking runs and a series of test missions designed to validate Swisspod\u2019s proprietary propulsion technology and autonomous control system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result places AERYS 1 within a speed range reached by only a small fraction of rail services globally, with fewer than 3% of European routes and under 1% of U.S. services operating above comparable speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The record-breaking mission marked the successful completion of the AERYS 1 role as a first-generation validation platform.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed-Record-Breaking Hyperloop Mission – May 9th, 2026 \u2013 Aerys 1 (link<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“AERYS 1 served its purpose: to move the technology out of simulations and into reality. It allowed us to test, iterate, improve and prove that the core systems work under real operating conditions. The milestones we\u2019ve reached are more than just numbers, they are proof that hyperloop technology is maturing. Now it\u2019s time to shift our focus on the next-generation capsule, AERYS 2, which brings major, exciting upgrades<\/em>“, said Denis Tudor, the CEO and Co-Founder of Swisspod<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Era: AERYS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swisspod’s future development efforts will now focus entirely on AERYS 2, the company’s second-generation vehicle currently in the design phase. The new capsule is being engineered for significantly higher efficiency and operating speeds, and will include a surprise feature that will be unveiled at the next edition of Swisspod\u2019s Hyperloop Day event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Production of AERYS 2 is expected to begin later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series A Momentum Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swisspod is currently raising a CHF 17 million Series A to scale its U.S. test infrastructure, the largest of its kind in the world, continue development of the AERYS 2, and advance certification work on its proprietary technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also working with European partners on a joint grant application focused on next-generation hyperloop systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Hyperloop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyperloop is a new, high-speed, fully-electric mode of transportation in which autonomous capsules travel inside low-pressure tubes, levitating and moving at near-sonic speeds with zero direct CO\u2082 emissions. Designed to be weather-resistant, energy-efficient, and sustainable, hyperloop addresses the rising global need for cleaner, faster movement of passengers and freight. By connecting cities and countries in a fraction of today\u2019s travel times, the technology has the potential to redefine global mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swisspod stands out as the only hyperloop company pursuing a practical and affordable system architecture. Instead of building highly complex and costly infrastructure, Swisspod shifts the majority of the technology into the vehicle, keeping the track largely passive. This design reduces construction and maintenance costs, improves system resilience and safety and simplifies long-term scalability and deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Swisspod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swisspod is a Swiss-American transportation technology company leading the development of the most sustainable, efficient, and comprehensive Hyperloop solution. The company was founded in 2019 by Denis Tudor, CEO, and Cyril D\u00e9n\u00e9r\u00e9az, CTO, two multiple-award winners of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swisspod aims to change the way people travel by connecting every major city using sustainable, carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and high-speed transportation solutions. The company envisions a continental map of connections between major cities that will facilitate collaboration, accelerate human progress, and create a more prosperous future for the generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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