Elon Musk proposes a $20 billion tunnel to transport passengers from NYC to London in just 54 minutes

Despite the bold claims, Musk’s ambitious predictions have not always materialized. In 2016, he forecasted that Tesla vehicles would achieve full autonomy by 2017, yet as of 2024, Tesla’s Autopilot still requires driver oversight. Similarly, his 2020 prediction of autonomous robotaxis remains unfulfilled.

While a transatlantic tunnel remains a distant dream, other innovative infrastructure projects are underway. One such project is the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, an 18-kilometer underwater road and rail tunnel connecting southern Denmark and northern Germany.

Expected to be completed in 2029, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will run over 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, significantly reducing travel time between the two regions. Denise Juchem, spokeswoman for Femern A/S, the Danish company behind the project, highlighted its benefits, including faster and more reliable connections and reduced road congestion.