'Something extraordinary': Tesla Roadster wows with compressed air thrusters for limited flight
Tesla has finally shown off the next-generation Roadster sports electric vehicle during an event at SpaceX's Texas facility, featuring compressed air thrusters that allow the car to achieve limited flight. The vehicle hit 60 miles per hour in under a second and demonstrated the ability to drive upside down during its dramatic unveiling. Production of the long-delayed sports car is targeted for 2028, though delivery remains unconfirmed. Elon Musk showcased the vehicle, which leverages SpaceX technology.
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- ✓ Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster sports EV featuring compressed air thrusters for limited flight at SpaceX's Texas facility.
- ✓ The new Roadster hit 60 miles per hour in under a second and drove upside down during the demonstration.
- ✓ Production for the Tesla Roadster is targeted for 2028.
What changed
Tesla officially revealed the flying next-generation Roadster at SpaceX's facility after years of delays.
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Tesla Unveils Next-Gen Roadster With Compressed Air Thrusters
Tesla has finally shown off the next-generation Roadster sports electric vehicle during an event at SpaceX's Texas facility, featuring compressed air thrusters that allow the car to achieve limited flight. The vehicle hit 60 miles per hour in under a second and demonstrated the ability to drive upside down during its dramatic unveiling. Production of the long-delayed sports car is targeted for 2028, though delivery remains unconfirmed. Elon Musk showcased the vehicle, which leverages SpaceX technology.
Why it matters
The Roadster unveiling follows years of delays since the vehicle was initially promised. The new iteration draws on aerospace engineering through SpaceX technology, integrating compressed air thrusters to accomplish short airborne maneuvers reminiscent of 50-year-old stunt technology. Critics and commentators have debated the spectacle amid broader economic discussions.
What is confirmed
- Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster sports EV featuring compressed air thrusters for limited flight at SpaceX's Texas facility.
- The new Roadster hit 60 miles per hour in under a second and drove upside down during the demonstration.
- Production for the Tesla Roadster is targeted for 2028.
Still unconfirmed
- Delivery of the new Tesla Roadster is not guaranteed despite the production target of 2028.
What to watch next
- Actual start of Roadster production in 2028
- Official confirmation regarding vehicle delivery dates and final specifications
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- finance.yahoo.com — Yahoo Finance - Stock Market Live, Quotes, Business & Finance News
- Reuters — Tesla set to unveil next generation Roadster sports EV after years of delay
- Fox Business — Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second
- Ars Technica — Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
- Yahoo Finance — 'Something extraordinary': Tesla Roadster wows with compressed air thrusters for limited flight
- Yahoo Finance — Tesla Just Unveiled a Flying Car That Leverages SpaceX Technology. Is This the Next Big Catalyst For the Stock?
- NBC News — Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays
- Space — SpaceX thrusters just made a Tesla Roadster 'fly' (and Elon Musk's car is still out there in space)
- www.foxnews.com — Tesla Roadster flies, flips and hits 60 mph in a flash
- carbuzz.com — Tesla Roadster Mega Gallery: See Tesla's 'Flying Car' From Every Angle
- althouse.blogspot.com — Althouse: "This is late stage capitalism, and this is your money — your future — being wasted on billionaires "
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