In Brief Elon Musk tweeted an update regarding the construction of The Boring Company's first tunnel under Los Angeles. The electric sled component of the elevator system is expected to be operational by next week. A Not So Boring Announcement

On Friday, Elon Musk posted a series of tweets that at first seemed a bit odd (I love floors), but that quicklyproved to be a lead-up for an exciting update about The Boring Company. Musks thread of tweets ended with a video that showcased one of the most intriguing parts ofThe Boring Companys forthcoming tunnel system: the elevator for the electric sled.

Musks concept for tunnels running under the streets of Los Angeles wont featureregular roads, so thats where the need forthiselectric sled comes in.According toThe Boring Companys websiteandthe concept video they released, the components of the elevator (shafts, sleds, and skates) will facilitatecarrying cars down into the tunnel, as well as ferrying people. The sled itself is capable of traveling at speeds of 200 k/h (125 mph).

According to Musk, the first elevator for the electric sled could be operational by as soon as next week. This would indicate thatconstruction of the first part of the L.A. tunnel the Culver City route which would connect to the LAX is well underway. With support from L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti, the progress isnt too surprising. That being said, just because some steady progress has been made and theres government support for Musks project, until the Hyperloop is fully realizedits unlikely that there will be an immediate use for the electric sleds elevator. Other than for the purpose of testing, of course.

Still, seeing the inner workings of the projects progress is pretty neat, as was emphasized by a short video Musk posted that shows the area around the tunnel site.

Indeed, this is exciting work, and Musk is again demonstrating that hes capable of turning his ideas no matter how far-fetched or relatively boring they may seem into a reality.

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