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Hyperloop is a possible solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by combining sustainability with high speed and long travel distances. So the question arises: How feasible is the integration of hyperloop into the European aviation system as a replacement for short-haul flights?
Introduction
Hyperloop is a possible solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by combining sustainability with high speed and long travel distances. As it is introduced into a transport sector already abundant with various modes, the placement of Hyperloop stations and stops will play a critical role in its integration with existing systems. Intermodality is a current concept that involves seamlessly connecting different transport modes, and it said to create a more efficient and sustainable transportation network. Although the idea of intermodality, especially between air travel and Hyperloop as a substitute for short-haul flights, is frequently discussed in literature, there is a lack of public research on its feasibility and implementation. This paper aims to explore the potential for intermodality between the Hyperloop and the aviation system, examining how these two modes can work together.
The report
Firstly, the concept of integration in the context of air-hyperloop is defined and divided into six key integration areas using a literature review method with keyword clustering. These areas are categorized into two families: Hardware and Software. Hardware includes location, design, and services, encompassing elements visible to passengers during an intermodal trip. Software includes institutions, stakeholders, and dynamic interactions, covering the intangible aspects of integration.
Conclusion
For both Hardware and Software, significant novel information regarding requirements and barriers to integration was discovered. The findings were then applied to the European Union use case. Specifically, the requirements for effective integration were translated into numerical variables and then used to evaluate which European airports should be considered for integration into the future European hyperloop network. Airports were categorized from Highly Suitable for Integration to Challenging to Integrate. Our recommendation is to consider the highly suitable airports when deploying the hyperloop network to facilitate the substitution of short-haul flights and promote sustainable transportation.
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