Romanian co-founded Swisspod sets new hyperloop speed record, begins next-generation capsule development

Swisspod, a Swiss-American company co-founded by Romanian entrepreneur Denis Tudor, announced that it set a new hyperloop speed record during testing in the United States, reaching 146 km/h (91 mph) with its AERYS 1 capsule. It said the achievement marks the end of the first development phase and the beginning of work on a next-generation hyperloop vehicle.

The tests were conducted at Swisspod’s facility in Pueblo, Colorado, and included validation of the company’s proprietary propulsion technology and autonomous control systems.