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  "title": "Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car-14944075",
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  "published": "2026-10-16T10:52:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/10/16/elon-musk-unveils-tesla-s-flying-car"
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  "account": "Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced what he called a \"flying\" car at a recent livestreamed event held at SpaceX's rocket company facility in Texas. The demonstration showcased the Tesla Roadster sports car launching from a steep ramp and landing on its wheels. Despite the concept's long-standing challenges, Musk expressed optimism, stating that the vehicle's success is not guaranteed but that it \"will probably work.\"\n\nThe new Roadster was equipped with ultra-high-pressure air tanks to facilitate its airborne capabilities. Musk emphasized the significance of the project as a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, two leading companies in the automotive and aerospace industries. The CEO mentioned that the flying car is anticipated to enter production by 2028.\n\nThe idea of flying cars has a historical foundation, with American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss unveiling the first flying car prototype in 1917. However, it wasn't until recent years that the concept gained serious attention, primarily due to advancements in electric motors and high-performance batteries.",
  "summary": "Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the car was equipped with 'ultra high-pressure air tanks' to propel itself into the air.",
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