Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
Elon Musk has revealed the next-generation Tesla Roadster at a SpaceX facility in Texas, presenting the sports car as the world's first flying vehicle. During a livestreamed demonstration, the Roadster drove up a curved ramp before utilizing compressed air and SpaceX rocket thrusters for limited flight, flips, and inverted driving. The vehicle also achieved a zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration in under a second. Following the demonstration, Tesla stock rose.
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- ✓ Elon Musk revealed the next-generation Tesla Roadster at the SpaceX rocket development and testing facility in Texas.
- ✓ The Tesla Roadster utilized compressed air and SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip, and drive upside down during the demonstration.
- ✓ Tesla stock lifted following the unveiling of the Roadster.
- ✓ The vehicle hit 60 miles per hour in under a second during its debut.
What changed
Tesla formally unveiled the next-generation Roadster equipped with SpaceX rocket thrusters during a live demonstration in Texas.
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Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster With Compressed Air Thrusters
Elon Musk has revealed the next-generation Tesla Roadster at a SpaceX facility in Texas, presenting the sports car as the world's first flying vehicle. During a livestreamed demonstration, the Roadster drove up a curved ramp before utilizing compressed air and SpaceX rocket thrusters for limited flight, flips, and inverted driving. The vehicle also achieved a zero to 60 miles per hour acceleration in under a second. Following the demonstration, Tesla stock rose.
Why it matters
The unveiling marks a long-delayed introduction for the next-generation sports electric vehicle. Tesla incorporated technology from Musk's aerospace company, leaning on stunt technology for the vehicle's propulsion demonstration. The presentation drove an immediate positive movement in Tesla stock on Wall Street.
What is confirmed
- Elon Musk revealed the next-generation Tesla Roadster at the SpaceX rocket development and testing facility in Texas.
- The Tesla Roadster utilized compressed air and SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip, and drive upside down during the demonstration.
- Tesla stock lifted following the unveiling of the Roadster.
- The vehicle hit 60 miles per hour in under a second during its debut.
Still unconfirmed
- Production of the new Tesla Roadster is targeted for 2028, though delivery is not guaranteed.
- Elon Musk plans to hand over one share of his aerospace company to every child in the United States next year.
What to watch next
- Official announcements confirming the targeted 2028 production timeline for the Roadster
- Further regulatory or safety evaluations regarding the use of compressed air thrusters on a consumer vehicle
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