With Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"
Summary
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed a new version of the Tesla Roadster sports car with thrusters that help it fly short distances. The car uses high-pressure air tanks to launch into the air and is planned to enter production in 2028.Key Facts
- Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Roadster with thrusters at a SpaceX facility in Texas.
- The car can fly a short distance using ultra high-pressure air tanks as boosters.
- The demo involved the car launching from a ramp, flipping mid-air, and landing on its wheels.
- Musk said flying cars face technical and regulatory challenges but believes this design will likely work.
- The Roadster will begin production in 2028.
- Flying car ideas have existed for over 100 years but only recent tech advances make them more feasible.
- Musk highlighted the partnership between Tesla (car company) and SpaceX (rocket company) in this innovation.
- SpaceX also works on Starlink Mobile, aiming to provide full cellular phone coverage in the U.S.
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