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Synopsis:ArcelorMittal and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel are teaming up with IIT Madras to pioneer Asia’s maiden Hyperloop test track in Chennai. Contributing mate
ArcelorMittal and AM/NS will supply 400 tonnes of steel for the fabrication of a 400-metre vacuum tube at the site, while engineers from AMDEC, the design and engineering arm of ArcelorMittal, will help oversee the project.