- Power electronics (traction inverters, grid tie inverters) = 33% - Energy storage = 13% The solar array and associated electronics provide an average power of 28,000 hp (21 MW) and are expected to cost approximately $210 million USD. 4.3.5. Propulsion for Passenger Plus Vehicle System Compared to the passenger-only capsule, the passenger plus vehicle capsule weighs more, requires a more powerful compressor, and has 50% higher total drag. This increases both the peak and continuous power requirements on the propulsion system, so that the Hyperloop now consumes an average of 66,000 hp (49 MW). However, there is still more than enough solar power available on the wider tubes (122,000 hp or 91 MW, on average) to provide this. The expected total cost for this larger propulsion system is $691 million USD, divided as follows: - 66,000 hp (49 MW) (yearly average) solar array: $490 million USD - Propulsion system total: $200 million USD o Stator and structure materials = 47% o Power electronics = 37% o Energy storage = 16% 4.4. Route The Hyperloop will be capable of traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco in approximately 35 minutes. This requirement tends to size other portions of the system. Given the performance specification of the Hyperloop, a route has been devised to satisfy this design requirement. The Hyperloop route should be based on several considerations, including: 1. Maintaining the tube as closely as possible to existing rights of way (e.g., following the I-5). 2. Limiting the maximum capsule speed to 760 mph (1,220 kph) for aerodynamic considerations. 3. Limiting accelerations on the passengers to 0.5g. 4. Optimizing locations of the linear motor tube sections driving the capsules. 5. Local geographical constraints, including location of urban areas, mountain ranges, reservoirs, national parks, roads, railroads, airports, etc. The route must respect existing structures. For aerodynamic efficiency, the velocity of a capsule in the Hyperloop is typically: