{
  "id": 10517780,
  "title": "Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/tesla-delays-roadster-2-event-again-due-to-bad-weather",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T19:27:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/tesla-delays-roadster-2-event-again-due-to-bad-weather/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla has postponed the unveiling of its revamped, second-generation Roadster once more, this time due to an anticipated severe weather system. The originally planned October 1 event in Waco, Texas has been rescheduled to October 15. \"We've been monitoring the weather closely with local meteorologists,\" Tesla stated in a X post, \"but given the severe forecast and the fact that this event must be outdoor, we've decided to postpone.\" The outdoor requirement stems from Tesla's integration of SpaceX cold gas thrusters into the vehicle for potential flight capabilities. This event is Tesla's second attempt to reveal the Roadster; Musk even considered April Fools' Day as a date, citing \"deniability\" if further delays occurred. The concept of the second-generation Roadster first appeared in 2017 alongside Tesla's Semi electric truck. Initially projected to be the first supercar Tesla designed from scratch, the project saw numerous delays, culminating in Musk's 2025 decision to redesign the model, incorporating SpaceX's unique propulsion system. Despite the promise of an impressive, seemingly futuristic vehicle, Tesla's timeline remains uncertain, with Musk estimating that production could start a year or more after the vehicle's debut.",
  "summary": "Tesla says the event \"can only be held outdoors,\" as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}