The journey from Miami to Orlando, which now takes just over, could soon take under 25 minutes. The Hyperloop, the brain-child of Elon Musk and SpaceX, would connect cities using a series of reduced-pressure tubes that utilize magnetic levitation to suspend pod-like vehicles, meaning no resistance and minimal noise pollution. A linear electric motor gradually propels the pods forward to a cruising speed of around 700 miles per hour. These tubes would be able to travel under or above-ground, eliminating any possibility of grade crossings. Musk and SpaceX’s idea has been open-sourced and others are encouraged to take the concept and expand upon it. Hyperloop One is at the head of the pack of three companies vying for Elon Musk’s proposal. They recently revealed their completed test track, named DevLoop, in Nevada. While referred to as a “loop”, the track is of a straight shot with 1,640 feet of track. The DevLoop is full-sized and able to accommodate passengers, making it the most advanced test track thus far. Past test tracks, like the one used in the SpaceX HyperLoop student team pod race, were smaller and unable to carry passengers. Hyperloop One’s Vision for America, a proposal of 11 tracks throughout the United States, would include routes that would rocket passengers from Las Vegas to Reno in 42 minutes (a 7 hour drive by car), Columbus to Pittsburgh in under 19 minutes (a 3 hour drive by car), and the biggest leap, from Cheyenne, WY to Houston, TX in 1 hour and 45 minutes (a 17 hour car ride). Soon the days of being sandwiched into cramped airplane seats next to some guy who doesn’t understand the concept of personal space will be behind us. The technology seems futuristic, but it’s meant to be accessible to everyone. “It’s not for the elite, it’s for every citizen, and we think we can transform people’s lives, economies, commerce, and logistics,” says Hyperloop One CEO Rob Lloyd. While this completed project is still in the future, it is within our grasp. With the magnetic technology at our disposal and the collaborative efforts of so many minds, the Hyperloop has expanded from just an idea to a fleshed out, physical concept. Where would you like to see routes? Would this technology encourage you to travel more often? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! For more magnet-related revelations and DIY projects, head to our News & How-Tos section.