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Vegas Loop by The Boring Company | TryTech | TechCrunch

By Emily Chou
Published in The Boring Company
June 15, 2023
1 min read
Vegas Loop by The Boring Company | TryTech | TechCrunch

So, I read this really cool article the other day about The Boring Company - you know, Elon Musk’s tunnel construction company - and their Vegas Loop project. Basically, they’ve built this underground transportation system in Las Vegas that consists of millions of dollars worth of tunnels and Teslas driving through at high speeds.

The project was designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the city and provide a more efficient and eco-friendly way for people to get around. Instead of relying on traditional taxis or ridesharing services, Vegas Loop passengers can simply hail a Tesla through an app and be whisked away to their destination within minutes.

But what I found most interesting was the way The Boring Company tackled the problem of tunnel construction. They used a new tunneling technique that vastly reduced the cost and time required to create the tunnels. Rather than excavating the entire area and building floor-to-ceiling tunnels, they dug smaller, narrower tunnels and then lowered pre-made concrete segments into them, creating a seamless tunnel that’s strong and cost-effective.

Overall, I think this project is a great example of innovation and problem-solving. It’s exciting to see how technology can be used to address infrastructure issues and improve the quality of life for people. Plus, who wouldn’t want to ride in a Tesla through an underground tunnel system? Sign me up!

Have you heard about any other cool tech projects happening right now? I love learning about this stuff!


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