If You Take Elon Musk at His Word, Tesla Just Debuted a ‘Flying Car’
The company — which has allegedly staged demonstrations in the past — showed off what its Roadster 2 prototype could do when equipped with SpaceX thrusters
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new Roadster 2 at a SpaceX facility in Texas, showcasing the vehicle's remarkable abilities. The car drove up a wall, flipped midair using rocket thrusters, levitated briefly, and then accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second, performing a kickflip in the process. However, the vehicle remains unroad legal and is invitation-only for its debut.
The Roadster 2 has been in development since 2017, with production now set for 2028—eight years later than initially promised. Although Musk claims the car is a masterpiece, it is unlikely to significantly boost Tesla's revenue, which has declined in recent years. Meanwhile, the economy faces challenges, such as high inflation, rising gas prices, and a complicated regional conflict.
Despite Musk's ambitious claims, such as his "Government Efficiency" project, there is no consensus on his ability to deliver tangible results for the majority of Americans.
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