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Elon Musk proposes Texas tunnel project, claiming fast transit times
Musk says The Boring Company is developing a high-speed link between Austin and San Antonio.
The short version
- Elon Musk claimed The Boring Company is developing a precursor Hyperloop system to connect Austin and San Antonio at speeds over 200 mph.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
- Musk asserted the link could reduce travel times between the two Texas cities to under 30 minutes, down from up to 2.5 hours.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
- The proposal was posted on X without an official route, timeline, or funding details.[Electrek]
- The Boring Company currently operates a system in Las Vegas, while previous high-speed tunnel proposals in other cities have not materialized.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
Key facts
- Elon Musk claimed The Boring Company is developing a precursor Hyperloop tunnel between Austin and San Antonio capable of speeds over 200 mph.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
- Musk stated the project could cut travel time between the two Texas cities from up to 2.5 hours down to less than 30 minutes.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
- The Boring Company account reshared Musk's post and stated it would be honored and excited to construct the project.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
- The company currently operates the Las Vegas Loop using human-driven Teslas in tunnels and surface routes.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
- The Boring Company recently completed a $3 billion funding round led by investors from the United Arab Emirates.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- No specific route, construction timeline, or project cost has been provided for the proposed Texas transit line.[Electrek]
- Many of Musk's previously announced high-speed tunnel projects in other major U.S. cities have never been built.[TechCrunch · Electrek]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.