In the realm of high-speed transportation, HyperXite introduces its environmentally friendly and cost-effective Hyperloop pod as a revolutionary mode of travel. Emphasizing crucial factors such as speed, cost-efficiency, and passenger comfort, our innovative approach centers on the development of the HyperXite Hyperloop Pod's propulsion system. The Powers team is dedicated to crafting a custom three-phase variable frequency drive to power a linear induction motor, while the Controls team focuses on precise signal control for optimal inverter performance. Together, these subsystems within HyperXite's electronics team work together to enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of the Hyperloop pod's propulsion system, contributing to the evolution of high-speed transportation. Faculty advisor Professor Keyue Smedley

The overall objective for HyperXite 9 was to design and build a more robust, and reliable pod, capable of proving the feasibility of a high-speed transportation system. We are working to improve a linear induction motor as the pod's propulsion system. We are also designing and implementing a thermal cooling system to actively dissipate the heat generated by this propulsion system. Our team is comprised of the following 7 subteams: Static Structures, Braking & Pneumatics, Dynamic Structures, Propulsion, Power Systems, Control Systems, and Outreach.