Hardt Hyperloop

Hardt Hyperloop Welcome on the official page of Hardt Hyperloop Hardt is what bonds us, a team of determined people from all over the world.

We are working on solutions for heavily overpopulated cities; inaccessible rural areas; and unhealthy industrial urbanization, all of which inhibits human potential. By developing the hyperloop, we are creating an on-demand, affordable transport system with which people can travel huge distances in a short time – all completely emission-free, safe, and accessible to everyone. People will be able to live and work wherever they choose and, consequently, expand their boundaries.

10/09/2025

Hardt Hyperloop Sets Speed Record and Demonstrates Lane Switching at European Hyperloop Center

Our test vehicle reached 85 km/h on the 420-meter track and completed a lane switch maneuver at the European Hyperloop Center.

It accelerated at 0.3G, reached top speed within 140 meters, switched lanes over 155 meters, and came to a safe stop in the final 100 meters, exceeding its design speed of 80 km/h.

Since the first test last year, more than 750 missions have been completed at the facility now.

Besides the speed, this milestone demonstrates networkability at relevant speeds, proving the lane-switch at 85 km/h with no technical barriers to scaling up to 700 km/h.

The unique feature of lane-switching is that it operates with no moving parts in the infrastructure, which increases reliability, capacity, and reduces maintenance.

The latest tests also reinforced safety and robustness, with a safe magnetic levitation system, and test results confirming mechanical and electromagnetic resilience.

These milestones wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our engineers and the strong support of all our partners and investors. We are incredibly grateful with having you all on board.

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⚙️ Major Upgrades to Our Test Vehicle Platform at the European Hyperloop CenterWe are going full speed ahead with testin...
08/09/2025

⚙️ Major Upgrades to Our Test Vehicle Platform at the European Hyperloop Center

We are going full speed ahead with testing at the European Hyperloop Center (EHC) with our upgraded vehicle testing platform.

Building on insights from over 310 full-scale test missions and billions of performance data points from our previous vehicle, the upgraded vehicle testing platform features among others:

- 45% weight reduction
- Guidance-Integrated Propulsion (GiP)
- Significant gains in lift, thrust, and achievable speed

Curious how this works and what these upgrades mean for hyperloop performance? Check out the slides for a deep dive into the tech and results.

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01/09/2025

🚄 Hyperloop lane-switch milestone at the European Hyperloop Center ��

We managed to test and demonstrate the hyperloop lane-switch at nearly 60km/hr! ��

Lane-switching is essential for building and operating scalable hyperloop transportation networks. ��

The lane-switch of the hyperloop is operated without any moving components in the infrastructure. ��

The vehicle determines its desired path to go left or right by controlling its magnetic field. ��

The test was conducted on almost the full length of the European Hyperloop Center, with the vehicle coming to a safe standstill at 350 of the total 420 meters.�

The vehicle reached this speed under 0.25G acceleration.

��The next step is to push the limits on what is possible at the European Hyperloop Center and go for maximum speed! ��

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05/08/2025

🚄 Speed milestone at the European Hyperloop Center

Last week, during testing at the European Hyperloop Center (EHC), we set a new top speed of 57 km/h. This is nearly double our previous record of 30 km/h.

The test was conducted on the EHC’s straight section, covering 93 meters.

It reflects ongoing improvements to our bogie platform, including propulsion integration, weight optimization, and enhanced efficiency.

The vehicle reached this speed under 0.2G acceleration, with safety systems capable of decelerating at 0.8G.

In the coming weeks, testing will shift toward taking the lane switch at these speeds, followed by maximum-speed trials within the facility’s capabilities.

Follow us and the European Hyperloop Center for more testing progress!

24/07/2025

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci

This week, we returned to the test track at the European Hyperloop Center (EHC) to begin a new phase of vehicle testing with our upgraded hyperloop bogie platform.

Built on insights from over 310 test missions and billions of performance data points collected at the EHC, this new platform marks a major leap forward.

It introduces next-generation hyperloop safety functions, greater functional integration, and significantly higher robustness, all while achieving major gains in energy efficiency, and cost & weight reduction.

In the first half of 2025, these upgrades led to a 45% weight reduction, 20% more lift, 50% more thrust, leading to more than 100% increased speed capability.

Additionally, the magnetic propulsion and guidance are also integrated into one system, allowing for a more simple and cost-effective hyperloop infrastructure.

After extensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing, tuning, and in-dock commissioning earlier this year, we’re back in the field with tests, putting simplicity and efficiency into full-scale practice.

Follow us and the European Hyperloop Center for continued updates on our testing progress!⚙️

🚄 Hyperloop Development Program Partner’s Day 2025 hosted at the European Hyperloop Center in VeendamYesterday, the Hype...
18/07/2025

🚄 Hyperloop Development Program Partner’s Day 2025 hosted at the European Hyperloop Center in Veendam

Yesterday, the Hyperloop Development Program (HDP) welcomed its partners to the European Hyperloop Center (EHC) for a day of collaboration, updates, and shared progress.

Throughout the day, the latest developments on the Hyper4Rail project were presented, including milestones in standardisation and key progress toward building a hyperloop business case and network.

Everyone also had the opportunity to visit the European Hyperloop Week (EHW) site and see preparations underway for this week’s student competition.

From technical alignment to real-world demonstration, days like this reinforce the importance of collaboration for realising hyperloop.

A big thank-you to the Hyperloop Development Program and all of its partners involved!

📍 European Hyperloop Week 2025 officially opened at the European Hyperloop Center in Veendam Yesterday, Hardt Hyperloop ...
15/07/2025

📍 European Hyperloop Week 2025 officially opened at the European Hyperloop Center in Veendam

Yesterday, Hardt Hyperloop was present at the opening of European Hyperloop Week (EHW) at the European Hyperloop Center (EHC), opened by the Minister for Climate and Green Growth, Sophie Hermans

This international event brings together 500+ students from 30+ universities to test, showcase, and compete with their hyperloop prototypes.

“Technology doesn’t change the world—people do,” said the Minister, emphasizing the importance of human-driven innovation. "Every test at the European Hyperloop Center brings us closer to the promise of hyperloop".

Delivered by Hardt Hyperloop in 2024, the EHC is Europe’s dedicated facility for realistic full-scale testing of high-speed travel, including lane switching.

This is a crucial step toward a scalable hyperloop system.

From validating infrastructure to empowering future engineers, events like EHW highlight the power of working together to move mobility forward.

We’re honored to see the EHC serve as the central hub of Europe's hyperloop ecosystem, gathering the future mobility leaders who will help make hyperloop a reality.

11/07/2025

🧲 Magnetically levitating a 1300kg hyperloop vehicle with the power of a laptop? Here’s how it works!

At Hyperloop, vehicles levitate magnetically by controlling a magnetic field to maintain a stable height.

�The result? No wear and tear, minimal noise, and significantly lower energy use, even at speeds of 700 km/hr.

So how exactly does it work?

An electromagnet generates the magnetic field, initiating and controlling the levitation gap.

Inside the levitation magnet, a permanent magnet provides nearly all of the lifting force at a specific height.

This combination makes the system incredibly efficient, both in energy and performance, lifting our 1300 kg vehicle using just ~60 watts of energy usage.

⚡ That’s about the same as running a single laptop.

🎥 Check out this video to see the levitation system in action, lifting our test vehicle at our testing rig!

Have questions or want us to break down another part of the hyperloop system? Let us know what you'd like to see next!

🤝 The journey towards hyperloop is never a solo effort. From partners, to institutions, to research institutes across Eu...
03/07/2025

🤝 The journey towards hyperloop is never a solo effort.

From partners, to institutions, to research institutes across Europe and beyond, we’ve been fortunate to work alongside people who are dedicated to a transport system that’s cleaner, faster, and built for generations to come.

Whether it’s turning innovation into reality or aligning with others to move the vision forward, collaboration is the engine behind everything we build.

To all our partners and collaborators: thank you for helping in bringing hyperloop to realization.

📸 Here’s a quick look at the people behind the progress, from engineers in action to shared moments with partners.

Want to be part of the movement? Please reach out to us to explore the possibilities!

📍 Hyperloop for Security and Resilience — in parallel with the NATO Summit in The HagueOn Monday, Hardt Hyperloop had th...
25/06/2025

📍 Hyperloop for Security and Resilience — in parallel with the NATO Summit in The Hague

On Monday, Hardt Hyperloop had the opportunity to participate in "Securing the Future: Innovation for Resilience", held at De Titaan, one day ahead of the official opening of the annual NATO Summit.

Our presence contributed to an important and growing conversation about how strategic mobility can strengthen Europe’s security and resilience.

Throughout history, innovation in infrastructure has gone hand-in-hand with military strategy, from Roman roads to the German Autobahn, enabling rapid mobilization and secure supply lines.

From now, hyperloop represents the next major leap forward: a transport system offering near-airline speeds, built-in resilience, and secure, low-profile movement of people and supplies across vast distances.

As resilience becomes a priority for governments, industries, and communities alike, we’re proud to contribute to this dialogue, joining future-focused organisations and global leaders to explore how hyperloop can support a safer, more connected Europe.

A special thank-you to Unknown Campus for hosting this inspiring event.

Let’s move the future forward — faster, safer, and smarter.

🚀 Our hyperloop vehicle components have just passed the integrated electro-magnetic compatibility tests! EMC (Electroma...
12/06/2025

🚀 Our hyperloop vehicle components have just passed the integrated electro-magnetic compatibility tests!

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing is a crucial process for electronic devices to ensure they can operate effectively in their electromagnetic environment, without causing interference.

In particular, in an electro-magnetic echo-chamber environment such as a hyperloop guideway, validating such compatibility in accordance with relevant standards is crucial for system reliability, availability, and safety.

Two main tests have been done:

Emissions Testing (EMI - Electromagnetic Interference): This measures the electromagnetic energy unintentionally emitted by a device.

This test is to ensure that the device does not generate excessive electromagnetic disturbances that could interfere with the proper functioning of other nearby electronic equipment

Immunity Testing (EMS - Electromagnetic Susceptibility): This evaluated the ability to continue functioning as intended when subjected to external electromagnetic disturbances.

This test is to confirm the hyperloop's resilience to common electromagnetic phenomena it might encounter in its operating environment.

In essence, EMC testing is about ensuring that electronic devices keep operating as intended, by limiting their own electromagnetic "noise" and by being robust enough to withstand external electromagnetic "noise."

Stay tuned for more tests soon!

🌍 Today is World Environment Day! This day serves as a vital reminder of the responsibility we share in creating a more...
05/06/2025

🌍 Today is World Environment Day!

This day serves as a vital reminder of the responsibility we share in creating a more sustainable future.

At Hardt we believe that transforming mobility is essential to reducing global emissions and alleviating the environmental impact of traditional transport. The current transportation sector is responsible for 23% of all Greenhouse Gas emissions.

As research by the Hyperloop Development Program found, hyperloop could replace 66% of the European flights with a 25.000 km network connecting 130 cities. This would reduce CO2 emissions up to 242 million tonnes annually.

See Hyperloop could replace 66% of European flights in 2050 – Hyperconnected Europe vision paper shows — Hyperloop Development Program for more information.

This aligns perfectly with Hardt Hyperloop's mission to provide sustainable high speed transportation for everyone, with a global hyperloop network.

Let’s accelerate toward a cleaner, more resilient future together!

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