Boring Company Hawthorne Tunnel Demonstration
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The Boring Company's first public tunnel demonstration in Hawthorne, California. Media, investors, and celebrities rode Tesla cars on electric sleds through a narrow underground tunnel. The event generated mixed reviews — many found the tunnel rough and the concept underwhelming versus the hype — but Musk framed it explicitly as a proof-of-concept, not a finished product. The demonstration secured ongoing interest and eventually led to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop contract.
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Memorable moments
Musk rides through the test tunnel in a Tesla on an electric sled at 65 km/h, narrating the trip live for the cameras.
Describes plans for a 150 mph underground network: 'Once you have the tunnels you can have point-to-point travel, no traffic, no weather issues.'
Publicly acknowledges the tunnel was rougher than intended: 'Look, it's a first attempt. First tunnels are always bad.'
