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The Boring Company’s new flagship tunneling machine arrives in Las Vegas

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The Boring Company (TBC) unleashed its new tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Prufrock in Las Vegas recently. Prufrock may help Elon Musk’s tunneling company build the Vegas Loop, which will feature several stops along popular tourist destinations in Las Vegas.

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The Boring Company officially starts LVCC Loop operations with Las Vegas Convention Center trade show

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The Boring Company (TBC) officially started transporting passengers through its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop. . The trade show is the first major convention for the Las Vegas Convention Center since the pandemic began. . The Boring Company’s initial fare prices for the greater Vegas Loop are released.

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Lyft and Motional to offer driverless rides in Las Vegas in Hyundai IONIQ 5

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Ride-sharing company Lyft and driverless technology company Motional announced today the launch of the new all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxi, which will offer fully driverless rides on Lyft’s Las Vegas network. Riders in Las Vegas can now experience Motional’s IONIQ 5 AV that will make that service a reality.

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The Boring Company acquires more land for Vegas Loop expansion: report

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Reports have indicated that Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, The Boring Company, has purchased a new piece of land in Las Vegas. The site is expected to play a role in the expansion of the Vegas Loop, a series of tunnels that would allow commuters to travel to and from key locations around Sin City. million to build.

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The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop Westgate station expected to open in the summer

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The Boring Company’s (TBC) Vegas Loop Westgate station is expected to open in the summer, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) told Teslarati. The Westgate portion of the Vegas Loop is connected to The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop.

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The Boring Company Vegas Loop plans revealed for the Westgate portion

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Redditor p12a12 shared the plans TBC submitted for the Westgate portion of the Vegas Loop, which will connect to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop’s Riviera Station. The LVCC Loop connects the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Central and South Halls with its new West Hall expansion.

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Elon Musk’s The Boring Company to switch state of incorporation

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The tunneling company’s biggest project to date is in Las Vegas. TBC is building an extensive loop across Sin City called the Vegas Loop. The Boring Company already has some Vegas Loop stops running, particularly those connected to its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop.

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