Tesla launches ‘flying’ Roadster sports EV as Elon Musk hails ‘the future’
- On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Roadster in Texas, demonstrating the sports car's ability to drive forward and lift into the air; Tesla shares climbed about 2% in trading on Friday.
- The event followed years of anticipation, reflecting Tesla's "seat of the pants" communication strategy, as Musk noted the experimental nature of the project, stating, "By the way, success is not guaranteed."
- Tesla plans three versions: Performance, Thrust, and Rocket, the latter featuring a flight system; reserving the vehicle requires a $5,000 deposit, with an additional $45,000 due within ten days.
- While Musk tweeted, "Turns out the future does have flying cars," Tesla website clarifies the "rocket" feature is "Not approved for public road use," and production for consumers will not begin until 2028.
- The Roadster aims to beat existing track records, with a top speed potentially half the speed of sound; consumers face a long wait until 2028, and the vehicle's ultimate road legality remains uncertain.
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Tesla unveils Roadster 'flying car' with demonstration
Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster car in a livestreamed video demonstration on Thursday, showcasing its ability to fly using SpaceX thruster technology. The unveiling by Tesla was held in front of a live audience, with CEO Elon Musk onstage to introduce the first video demonstration, showcasing the car doing flips and jumping over other cars. […]
Tesla unveils Roadster that can flip in the air and land using thrusters
Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters and said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car.
Tesla introduced its new Roadster sports car capable of rising with high pressure air thrusters. Its production will begin in 2028.
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