Elon Musk proposes exclusive tunnels for zero emission vehicles

The plan of Elon Musk of building tunnels under cities with his company The Boring Company is moving slowly. However, this tycoon remains as committed to the cause as ever. In his latest statements, he has proposed that they create tunnels for the exclusive use of zero emission vehicles.

Less than a week ago, Musk posted a poll through Twitter asking users to vote on building "super-safe earthquake-proof tunnels under cities to solve traffic." The possible answers that were given a choice were “Definitely”, “Maybe” and “No, I like the traffic”. After the time available to vote, the survey had the participation of 1.458.548 people and the results were 66% in favor, 18% maybe y 16% against.

Despite of Model X that you see in the image below, Elon Musk offered clarification on Twitter that "they would only be for zero-emission vehicles" of any brand. What includes 100% electric vehicles and others like the ones that work with hydrogen cell. A solution that does not "replace other solutions such as light rail, but is complementary to them."

Today, The Boring Company is working on a similar tunnel that extends from the Convention Center in Las Vegas to the Strip (the most iconic street in the city). A job that according to the company will end in the coming months. The proyect consists in two tunnels approximately 1,6 km long, in which passengers will be transported by autonomous vehicles at speeds up to 250 km/h.

Exclusive paths for the rich?

The tunnels for zero emission vehicles mentioned by Musk would be built in the same way as those in Las Vegas. Also, probably would be part of the system that would transport passengers in the main cities of the United States. The main difference would be that these new tunnels would essentially be used as private roads for those rich enough to buy an electric vehicle. At least if they don't lower their prices enough to be within the reach of anyone.

What cannot be denied is that this system can be a good incentive so that buyers opt for truly ecological vehicles. Assuming that they manage to create a good tunnel network that facilitates mobility in cities in practice.