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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.
This milestone builds on 3 previous record-breaking runs and a series of test missions designed to validate Swisspod’s proprietary propulsion technology and autonomous control system.
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.
The record-breaking mission marked the successful completion of the AERYS 1 role as a first-generation validation platform.
"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’ve reached are more than just numbers, they are proof that hyperloop technology is maturing. Now it’s time to shift our focus on the next-generation capsule, AERYS 2, which brings major, exciting upgrades", said Denis Tudor, the CEO and Co-Founder of Swisspod.
A New Era: AERYS 2
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’s Hyperloop Day event.
Production of AERYS 2 is expected to begin later this year.
Series A Momentum Building
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.
It is also working with European partners on a joint grant application focused on next-generation hyperloop systems.
