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TII and Virgin Hyperloop announce R&D partnership to advance future transport and logistics in the UAE

TII · · Significant research

Partnership Infrastructure Research Robotics Advanced Materials

Summary

TII and Virgin Hyperloop have announced a research and development partnership to advance hyperloop technology in the UAE. The collaboration will focus on pulsed power, magnetic levitation, and material sciences at TII's premises. The partnership involves cooperation between TII’s Directed Energy Research Center (DERC), Autonomous Robotics Research Center (ARRC) and Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC). Why it matters: This partnership strengthens the UAE's position as a global research hub for advanced transportation and sustainable energy solutions, potentially driving economic growth and innovation in the region.

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TII · Virgin Hyperloop · hyperloop · UAE · R&D

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