BMW’s Designworks and Virgin Hyperloop One have put
together a physical full-scale prototype for a Dubai passenger capsule and
brought it to City Walk Dubai as part of the UAE Innovation Month.
According to BMW, this passenger capsule is
electromagnetically propelled through a vacuum tube and could reach speeds of
up to 1,080 km/h. Such a speed would help you travel from Dubai to
Abu Dhabi (139 km) in just 12 minutes.
The next step is for Virgin Hyperloop One to
negotiate with the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai in order to make this
project a reality in the near future. The capsule has no windows, yet the
interior is described as being “comfortable and engaging”. Passengers would
also need to be seated throughout the journey, for obvious safety reasons.
As for features, the design concept boasts
multi-directional and personally-controlled lights, digital displays,
traditional Arabic patterns and premium levels of comfort. If you opt to travel
First Class, you can even enjoy adjustable heated and cooled leather seats with
touchscreens for personal settings. Overall, not a bad way to get somewhere.
