> Anyone else suspect Hyperloop is a transport technology destined for use off-planet where it wouldn't be plausible to pave roads everywhere, where there isn't sufficient atmosphere to support flight nor oceans to float boats?

If it's not plausible to pave, why would it be plausible to build an elevated, evacuated tube on stilts?

> Evacuating the tubes would be far easier on the moon or on Mars.

But probably not easier than just driving off-road, as we've already done https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Roving_Vehicle