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Tesla unveils new ‘flying’ car, but consumer rollout likely still years away

Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster prototype capable of aerial maneuvers, hitting 60 MPH in under a second. The vehicle achieves brief leaps using a combination of SpaceX cold-gas thrusters and an underbody fan system. While the debut demonstrates the technical possibility of a flying car, a commercial rollout for consumers is expected to take several years. The development has prompted reactions from existing flying car competitors and sparked debate over whether these short aerial stunts constitute true flight.

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  • ✓ The new Tesla Roadster hits 60 MPH in under a second.
  • ✓ The prototype uses SpaceX cold-gas thrusters and an underbody fan system to achieve brief aerial leaps.
  • ✓ A consumer rollout for the flying car is likely years away.
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Tesla demonstrated a Roadster prototype using SpaceX thrusters and fans to perform aerial leaps.

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  1. Tesla Debuts Flying Roadster Prototype

    Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster prototype capable of aerial maneuvers, hitting 60 MPH in under a second. The vehicle achieves brief leaps using a combination of SpaceX cold-gas thrusters and an underbody fan system. While the debut demonstrates the technical possibility of a flying car, a commercial rollout for consumers is expected to take several years. The development has prompted reactions from existing flying car competitors and sparked debate over whether these short aerial stunts constitute true flight.

    Why it matters

    This move integrates Tesla's automotive goals with SpaceX aerospace technology. It positions the company within the global race to develop viable flying vehicles. The project expands the Roadster's profile beyond traditional high-performance electric cars.

    What is confirmed

    • The new Tesla Roadster hits 60 MPH in under a second.
    • The prototype uses SpaceX cold-gas thrusters and an underbody fan system to achieve brief aerial leaps.
    • A consumer rollout for the flying car is likely years away.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Cybercab features a weight of 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, and a 48 kWh battery.

    What to watch next

    • Official delivery dates for consumer pre-orders
    • Regulatory certification for aerial vehicle operation
    • Technical specifications regarding flight duration and altitude
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. electrek.co — Tesla Cybercab full specs revealed: 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, 48 kWh
    2. arstechnica.com — Ars Technica - Serving the Technologist since 1998. News, reviews, and ...
    3. www.jezebel.com — Former Fox News Host to Livestream Execution by Firing Squad
    4. Fox Business — Tesla’s new Roadster makes a flying debut, hitting 60 MPH in under a second
    5. The Washington Post — Opinion | Another reason to be excited about Elon Musk’s flying car
    6. WSJ — What Tesla’s Flying Roadster Really Means for the Global Auto Race
    7. The Times of Israel — Tesla unveils new ‘flying’ car, but consumer rollout likely still years away
    8. KTLA — Flying car company ‘welcomes Tesla to flying car race’ with tongue-in-cheek video
    9. newatlas.com — Do the Tesla Roadster's aerial stunts count as flying? - New Atlas
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