Tag: Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Roadbuilding

Tesla Model S catches fire, owner exits unharmed

Here on the Roadologist blog, we’ve shared plenty of stories about fires, including one about a roadside fire caused by cutting corners, another about a 42 million-tire pile that burned for an entire month and a another story about a firefighter who lit up his BMW. Well, if those stories aren’t hot enough for you, […]

October 15, 2013

Roadbuilding

Just Another Hyperloop?

It looks like Elon Musk isn’t the only one who wants to enter the futuristic transportation debate. Dan Corns, president of Magnovate Technologies, proposed a system that would use magnetic levitation technology to move people, freights and commodities up to 310 mph – all in a computer-controlled, driverless vehicle. They company has already created prototypes […]

August 30, 2013

Roadbuilding

Beam Me Up, Scotty

Have you ever wanted to transport yourself from one location to another in an instant, like Captain Kirk from Star Trek? Well, I’ve got your solution: I’m working on a machine that will teleport people by turning them into water vapor and then blowing them through the air to their desired location. Sound crazy and […]

August 16, 2013

Roadbuilding

Tesla CEO gives more details about hyperloop rapid transit system

Nearly a month after Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, tweeted about his concept for a “hyperloop” rapid transit system, Musk has offered more details on the proposed mode of transportation. Musk shared the details on Tesla’s blog on Monday, pointing to his disappointment about the cost, speed and practicality of California’s high speed […]

August 13, 2013