Hyperloop Transportation Technologies presents certification
guidelines to European Commission as foundation to unite
industry
- Created together with TÜV SÜD, HyperloopTT presents the first
complete set of generic guidelines for design, operation, and
certification to the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport
of the European Commission in Brussels
- This latest set of guidelines builds upon the core safety
requirements and guidelines developed and presented by HyperloopTT
and TÜV SÜD in Munich, Germany in
September 2018
- HyperloopTT continues to accelerate international
standardization of Hyperloop technology and support governments by
implementing regulations
- The guideline details over 125 system requirements,
positioning Hyperloop to become the safest means of transport
PLAYA VISTA, Calif.,
May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced today
the presentation of the first finalized generic guideline for
design, operation, and certification for Hyperloop systems to the
Director of Land Transport at DG Move, the Directorate-General for
Mobility and Transport of the European Commission in Brussels. This marks the first critical step
to begin the process of regulating Hyperloop systems by the
European Union.
The guideline was created as part of an ambitious approach from
HyperloopTT and TÜV SÜD, one of the world's leading testing,
certification and inspection companies. In September of 2018, the
two organizations along with world leading reinsurance company,
Munich Re, revealed that Hyperloop was safe and insurable with the
first core safety requirements and insurance frameworks for
Hyperloop systems. Today's guideline builds on the completion
of the core safety requirements and the implementation of
certification processes as well as further development for the
construction and operation of Hyperloop systems worldwide.
"The EU is a world reference for transport research, safety
standards and regulation. To facilitate their development and being
open to innovation: this is why we are interested in the analysis
presented here on Hyperloop. Hyperloop as new transport
technologies can be a great opportunity to connect EU countries and
regions even better, and to deliver energy efficient, carbon-free
land transport," said Elisabeth
Werner, Director of Land Transport at DG Move.
"It is important to create unified standards and procedures with
HyperloopTT's system along with other potential system
providers. HyperloopTT continues to be at the forefront of
the Hyperloop movement, working directly with governments and
members of the regulatory industry," said Dirk Ahlborn, CEO of HyperloopTT. "We are
pleased to be working alongside the European Commission and our
industry-leading partners to help create this latest
guideline."
"We are working with governments around the world to create the
necessary legal framework. It is exciting to see these efforts move
forward," said Andres De Leon, COO
of HyperloopTT. "The United
States has created a special council for Hyperloop
commercialization and the European Commission has now taken the
first step in creating industry wide regulations."
"In a multi disciplinary approach by utilizing certification for
existing aerospace, train and other industries - and testing this
against the experience of HyperloopTT's engineering teams we
have created the most comprehensive work to date for the design,
operation and certification of Hyperloop systems," Ferdinand
Neuwieser, CEO of TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH. "With this effort
we will be able to accelerate Hyperloop technology development
while creating what promises to become the safest means of
transport in the modern era."
About TÜV SÜD
Founded in 1866 as a steam boiler
inspection association, the TÜV SÜD Group has evolved into a global
enterprise. More than 24,000 employees work at over 1.000 locations
in about 50 countries to continually improve technology, systems,
and expertise. They contribute significantly to making technical
innovations such as Industry 4.0, autonomous driving, renewable
energy and transportation systems safe and reliable.
https://www.tuvsud.com/
About HyperloopTT
Hyperloop Transportation
Technologies (HyperloopTT) is an innovative transportation and
technology company focused on realizing the Hyperloop, a system
that moves people and goods at unprecedented speeds safely,
efficiently, and sustainably. Through the use of unique, patented
technology and an advanced business model of lean collaboration,
open innovation, and integrated partnership, HyperloopTT is
creating and licensing technologies.
Founded in 2013, HyperloopTT is a global team comprised of more
than 800 engineers, creatives and technologists in 52
multidisciplinary teams, with 40 corporate and university partners.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA,
HyperloopTT has offices in Dubai,
UAE; Bratislava, Slovakia;
Toulouse, France; and Barcelona, Spain. HyperloopTT has signed
agreements in the United States,
UAE, Brazil, France, India, China,
Korea, Indonesia, Slovakia, Czech
Republic, and Ukraine.
HyperloopTT is led by co-founders Dirk
Ahlborn (CEO) and Bibop G. Gresta (Chairman) and a senior
management team of experienced entrepreneurs and professionals. For
more information or media inquiries, contact press@hyperloop.global
or visit http://Hyperloop.global/.
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