Here is a project I worked on with Carleton University’s student engineers to create conceptual proposals for the Hyperloop project. The Hyperloop is a conceptual high-speed transportation system originally put forward by entrepreneur Elon Musk, incorporating reduced pressure tubes in which pressurized capsules ride on an air cushion driven by linear induction motors and air compressors.
It looks neat. I agree it looks more trustworthy and approachable with the windshield and low skirt design. Would be great if you can share more information from an aerodynamics and MechEng point of view.