A transportation technology that, if built, would connect Pittsburgh and Chicago via high-speed pods to make the trip in about 30 minutes has taken the next step toward making the system a reality.
Hyperloop One announced that the Midwest Connect program between Pittsburgh; Columbus, Ohio; and Chicago was among 10 routes that won its Global Challenge, which had hundreds of applicants. Three other domestic routes also were selected, including one between Denver, Pueblo, Colo. and Cheyenne, Wyo. The…