TransPod Partners with Liebherr-Aerospace to Develop Next-generation Thermal Management Technology for Hyperloop
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TORONTO, June 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPod, the startup that is
building the world's leading hyperloop system to disrupt and redefine commercial
transportation, today announced a partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, a leading
global supplier of air management, flight control/actuation systems, landing
gears, gears and gearboxes as well as electronics for the aviation industry in
the civil and military sectors. Liebherr-Aerospace will support the research,
development, and production of new cabin and vehicle thermal systems designed
specifically for TransPod's hyperloop system to ensure safety, efficiency, and
passenger comfort.
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To develop a commercially viable hyperloop system, TransPod continues to build a
network of global industry partners. In that network, Liebherr-Aerospace's
extensive experience in developing leading-edge technology for aircraft, rail,
and automotive vehicles will guide the design of systems that have low operating
costs while remaining environmentally friendly and robust.
"As TransPod's vision and technology pave the way for hyperloop to become a
reality around the world, we are continuing to expand our partner network of
global industry giants who are passionate about re-imagining and improving the
way we live and work," said Sebastien Gendron, co-founder and CEO, TransPod.
"Liebherr-Aerospace's expertise and commitment to excellence has shaped
technological advances in many industries, and we're confident this partnership
will propel us even closer to bringing hyperloop to life in the near future."
"Liebherr has a long history of investing heavily into research and development
of next-generation technologies," said Francis Carla, Managing Director and CTO
Air Management Systems, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. "TransPod's
innovative and cost-efficient designs for its hyperloop system make it an
important strategic partner in our long-term vision of developing technologies
of the future that will make transport greener, safer, and more comfortable."
In November 2016, TransPod announced the closing of a seed round for $15 million
USD, and is continuing to invest in research, product development and global
growth. In March 2017, TransPod announced the opening of three offices in North
America and Europe to accelerate the development of a commercially viable
hyperloop system by 2020.
About TransPod
TransPod's goal is to disrupt and redefine commercial transportation between
major cities in developed and emerging markets. The startup was founded in 2015
to build the world's leading hyperloop system to connect people, cities, and
businesses with high-speed transportation that is affordable and environmentally
sustainable. TransPod is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
For more information, visit www.transpodhyperloop.com.
About Liebherr-Aerospace
Liebherr-Aerospace develops, manufactures and services air management, flight
control / actuation systems, landing gears, gears and gearboxes as well as
electronics for the aerospace industry. Liebherr provides a complete OEM
customer service based on a global network with maintenance, repair and overhaul
services, engineering support, documentation and spare parts as well as AOG
service.
For more information, contact:
Dianna Lai Read
Director, Communications
TransPod Inc.
dianna.lai(at)TransPod.ca
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Source: TransPod Inc. via GlobeNewswire
Datum: 20.06.2017 - 08:00 Uhr
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