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Envision being able to journey from Dallas to Austin in just 25 minutes for a quick lunch with a colleague, head to Houston for a business meeting in another 25 minutes, and then return back to Dallas, all before your kids are home from school.
At Texas Guadaloop, we are at the forefront of research & development for award-winning hyperloop pods, aiming to bring this future to fruition.
Transportation technology continues its rapid evolution. Electric vehicles continue to skyrocket in popularity, and self-driving taxis now shuttle users around Austin — all a testament to this transformative era, and at Texas Guadaloop we intend to revolutionize the future of transportation as well.
What is the hyperloop?
The hyperloop is an ultra-high-speed transportation system currently being developed by companies and student organizations worldwide that allows for a sustainable way to transport people and goods over long distances across land. It uses electromagnetic technology to levitate above the track, bypassing friction, similar to existing bullet trains. However, unlike its train counterpart, a hyperloop travels in a vacuum tube. This drastically reduces air friction and enables speeds of up to 700 mph — 10 times faster than conventional trains — making a commute from Austin to Dallas or Houston possible in 25 minutes.
Who are we?
We are a transformative student-led research & development organization at The University of Texas at Austin that unites the brightest minds under a dynamic, startup-type environment in order to advance cutting-edge transportation technology.
Our multidisciplinary team comprises students with diverse skill sets, coming from majors such as engineering, business, computer science, economics, math, physics, media, and beyond.
We actively seek to develop faster, cheaper, and more sustainable transportation to disrupt modern transportation with the research and development of the hyperloop, and compete globally at hyperloop development competitions with a prototype that we develop each year. Contrary to most other hyperloop student teams, we do a lot of in-house manufacturing, honing our engineers’ skillset and maximizing cost-effectiveness.
Several of our awards include:
Why Help Us?
While our ambition is limitless, unfortunately, our funds are not. Competing on a global scale with state-of-the-art hyperloop pods demands significant funding. This year is our most ambitious year yet. We have our sights set on Canadian Hyperloop Conference in May, UC Irvine's Hyperloop Showcase in June, and European Hyperloop Week in July. We've completely revamped our design from previous years, and this time, we're determined to not just be the best team in American, but the best team in the world.
The hyperloop industry's growth narrative tells a compelling story of its transformative potential. From an initial valuation of $.8B in 2021, it ballooned to $1.8B in just two years, 2023. This pace is anticipated to accelerate, with the industry projected to surpass $12B by 2028 and a staggering $30B by 2033. Yet, a significant portion of this growth is occurring outside the US.
Historically, the US has often been at the forefront of technological advancements, but in recent times, we've witnessed a lag in public transportation innovation. At Texas Guadaloop, we aim to reverse this trend. By investing in our mission, you're not only backing an industry poised for global domination but also ensuring the US remains a pivotal player in this evolution. We're not just developing the future of transportation; we're developing the next generation of engineering and business leaders.
What starts with you can propel the future.
Every contribution, no matter its size, has the power to catalyze change, innovation, and leadership. Your support not only fuels our immediate goals but paves the way for a generation of forward-thinkers equipped to shape the world.
What starts here changes the world.
How quickly the hyperloop will be able to take you or a loved one from Austin to Dallas/Houston!
Allows us to run 3 design iterations with CAD and simulations
Allows us to procure the materials required for one Engineering Workday
Allows us to finish the assembly of the test stand and simulations of magnetic dynamics in Simulink
A momentous contribution towards our goal to attend European Hyperloop Week-- enough to cover travel and lodging expenses for two Guadaloopers!
An unbelievably supportive and game-changing contribution to help Texas Guadaloop allow for full pod integration
