https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-flying-roadster-tesla-waves-goodbye-to-the-car-businessContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-flying-roadster-tesla-waves-goodbye-to-the-car-businesshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-flying-roadster-tesla-waves-goodbye-to-the-car-business#u138703Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:51:01 +0000Elon Musk has revealed a flying version of the Tesla Roadster that reaches 60 MPH in under a second. The vehicle utilizes compressed air thrusters for limited flight and incorporates 50-year-old stunt technology. Tesla is currently accepting deposits of $250,000 for the vehicle. While Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated the car will be legal in Florida, the FAA has explicitly denied that the vehicle is an aircraft and stated it is not their responsibility. Technical specifications include a target curb weight under 1.7 tons and the use of dedicated 4680 batteries.Why it mattersThe Roadster re