Dutch Hyperloop opens

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An experimental transportation project opened in the Netherlands on Tuesday — the European Hyperloop Center. It was years in planning, and has ambitions to revolutionize how we transport people and freight. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler have more.

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