The world reacts to Elon Musk’s flying car

Tesla showcased a new version of its Roadster at a live streamed event on Thursday. The sports car was demonstrated taking off from a ramp, flipping upside-down, and landing on its wheels. Elon Musk, the company's CEO, stated that the performance worked as intended. The Roadster is powered by high-pressure air and thrusters, enabling it to accomplish such feats.

While questions persist about the feasibility of such a vehicle on regular roads, the tech community responded with amazement to the innovation. Business and tech leaders have commented on the new Roadster, expressing mixed reactions. Angel investor Jason Calacanis felt impressed by the demonstration, expressing curiosity about the potential for extended airborne time.

Meanwhile, tech analyst Gene Munster viewed the event as an engineering display with no commercial significance other than potentially embarrassing traditional automakers. He also noted the ambition of Musk to unite his companies, SpaceX and Tesla. John Carmack, former CTO of Meta's VR division, politely declined the flying car, expressing a preference for a more straightforward version. He emphasized his discomfort with rocket-powered maneuvers.