https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elon-musk-s-flying-tesla-is-gloriously-absurdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elon-musk-s-flying-tesla-is-gloriously-absurdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elon-musk-s-flying-tesla-is-gloriously-absurd#u134034Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:30:31 +0000Elon Musk demonstrated a flying Tesla Roadster during a live-streamed event Thursday at a SpaceX site in Texas. The vehicle features rear thrusters and steer-by-wire technology. A demonstration showed a 0-60 mph time of roughly 0.81 seconds, while Musk claimed a top speed well above 235 mph. The reveal comes after nearly a decade of anticipation and five-figure deposits from customers. While some observers call the project gloriously absurd, the company aims for mass production by 2028.Why it mattersThe Roadster was originally teased years ago, leading to significant financial commitments from