BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk claims he can build a $20 billion tunnel that will take people from New York City to London in 54 MINUTES
BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk claims he can build a $20 billion tunnel that will take people from New York City to London in 54 MINUTES
Elon Musk has once again hinted at a potentially game-changing innovation – this time a revolutionary subway tunnel that will connect London and New York.
There have been discussions for some time about a project that would see a transatlantic tunnel between New York and London.
This tunnel could take travelers from the British capital to the metropolis of New York in just 54 minutes – a distance of around 5,500 kilometers.
However, the tech tycoon is known for making bold promises that he doesn’t always keep. In 2016, he announced that Tesla vehicles would be fully autonomous by 2017. But even in 2024, Tesla’s Autopilot still requires driver supervision.
He predicted that autonomous robot taxis would become a reality by 2020, but that dream has yet to come true either.
While a transatlantic tunnel is still a long way off, an underwater road and rail tunnel is currently being built connecting southern Denmark to northern Germany.
The 18-kilometer-long Fehmarnbelt tunnel will run more than 40 meters under the Baltic Sea and is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two countries.
This project is one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects and will be the world’s longest underwater tunnel when it is completed in 2029.
Denise Juchem, spokeswoman for Danish company Femern A/S , which is implementing the project, said the tunnel will significantly reduce congestion on existing road and rail routes.
“For commuters, this means a faster and more reliable connection between Denmark and Germany, which will significantly reduce travel time and make everyday life much easier,” Juchem told Euronews .
“The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will revolutionize travel between Scandinavia and Central Europe by creating a more direct and reliable connection.”
In addition, the tunnel is expected to reduce dependence on road transport and encourage people to switch to rail.
“This switch will significantly reduce CO2 emissions, as rail transport is more efficient and environmentally friendly than road transport,” Juchem added.
“Ultimately, the 18-kilometer-long submerged tunnel was chosen as the best solution – due to its lower environmental impact, less vulnerability to weather and cost-effectiveness,” she concluded.
