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		tlb on Aug 13, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hyperloop The hyperloop passenger capsule is estimated at 15,000 kg, while a TGV weighs 400,000 kg. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TGV Edit: I had the wrong numbers before, thanks to Shiffern for the correction.

schiffern on Aug 13, 2013 [–]

The actual number for the hyperloop capsule is 15,000 - 26,000 kg. Still much less than the TGV, obviously.

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