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Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster

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Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Roadster on Thursday, demonstrating the car's ability to flip and fly using the same kind of thrusters used on SpaceX rockets.

Summary AI · cited

Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster on Thursday, featuring SpaceX thrusters.12

Tesla demonstrated the Roadster driving upside down on a ramp and landing using built-in thrusters.23

Elon Musk described the Roadster as a 'small potato situation' that would not significantly impact Tesla's finances.12

Tesla plans to start production of the Roadster in 2028, more than a decade after its initial announcement.13

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Sources cited (4)
  1. Tesla unveils redesigned next-generation Roadster after long-awaited anticipation New York Post, 15 Oct
  2. Tesla unveils next generation Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters The Straits Times, 16 Oct
  3. Tesla unveils Roadster that can flip in the air and land using thrusters CBC, 16 Oct
  4. Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays NBC News, 16 Oct

What happened

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Musk said in 2017 that a four-seat, next-gen Roadster would be able to travel 620 miles on a single charge, though he said in a 2024 post on X that the car had been redesigned.

3 of 14 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from New York Post

“We need an audience to prove that it’s not AI or SI,” Musk told the crowd.

3 of 14 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from New York Post

The Roadster can accelerate from 0kmh to 96.5kmh in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 370kmh, Musk said at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas.

5 of 14 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Straits Times

Musk has played down the car’s importance to Tesla’s finances, describing it in 2023 as a “small potato situation” that would not “move the needle in a major way financially”.

3 of 14 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Straits Times

Analysis

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  • The unveiling event featured demonstrations of the Roadster's ability to drive upside down and use thrusters for landing.23
  • Elon Musk has described the financial impact of the Roadster as minimal.12

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How the first headlines put it

  • The New York Post focuses on the anticipation and cool factor of the unveiling, while The Straits Times emphasizes the technical features and collaboration with SpaceX.12
  • CBC highlights the car's ability to flip in the air and land using thrusters, whereas NBC News focuses on the delays and ambitious plans for the vehicle.34
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How it changed

  1. 15 Oct

    Tesla unveils redesigned next-generation Roadster after long-awaited anticipation

    3 outlets · New York Post
  2. 16 Oct

    The Roadster can accelerate from 0kmh to 96.5kmh in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 370kmh, Musk said at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas.

    5 outlets · The Straits Times

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