POSCO Demonstrates Technology by Mandated Supply of Future Transportation 'Hyperloop'

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] POSCO will supply steel for hyperloop tubes, recognized as an eco-friendly transportation means.

POSCO announced that it will supply 275 tons of hot-rolled steel for hyperloop tubes, developed jointly with Tata Steel Netherlands, to the European Hyperloop Center test track (450m) from June this year until December next year.

The pilot line is a hyperloop installed by Hart in Vinkhuizen, Groningen Province, Netherlands. It is a future eco-friendly transportation system that operates a magnetic levitation capsule inside a large vacuum tube at ultra-high speeds exceeding 1000 km/h.

Since 2020, POSCO has participated in the Dutch national project led by Hart, jointly developing hyperloop-dedicated steel and structural solutions with Tata Steel Netherlands.

Starting with this delivery, POSCO plans to supply an additional approximately 1,800 tons for the 2.7 km test line section by 2025.

Kim Dae-up, Head of POSCO Hot-Rolled Steel Marketing Office, said, "In collaboration with POSCO Europe, POSCO International, and SeAH Steel, we will mass-produce and supply specialized steel for the eco-friendly future transportation means, hyperloop, establishing ourselves as a global leader in the future eco-friendly mobility market," adding, "Starting with supplying steel for the European Hyperloop Center test line, we plan to actively promote steel supply for hyperloop projects scheduled domestically and internationally."

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