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Beyond Hyperloop: Dreams and Realities for the Future of Transportation

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 ((SpaceX.com))

On Monday, Tesla Motors and PayPal co-founder Elon Musk revealed his concept for a set of giant tubes that he claims could transport passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 35 minutes. Is it a pipe dream or the future of travel? We’ll also get the latest on self-driving cars, space elevators and other ideas for the future of transportation.

Guests:

Daniel Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis

Thilo Koslowski, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner, Inc., a technology research and advisory company

Damon Lavrinc, transportation editor for Wired Autopia

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