Tesla Roadster flies in Texas with SpaceX thrusters

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Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s new Roadster in Texas, where the electric sports car went airborne using SpaceX-inspired thrusters during a wild demonstration. At an Oct. 15 event near Waco, the vehicle climbed a ramp, flipped upside down, and landed on its wheels, with additional stunts jumping over other cars. Tesla claims a zero-to-60 mph time under one second, with production slated for 2028. No final price was announced, and CBS News noted technical and regulatory hurdles remain. Tesla’s website states the flying model is not approved for public-road use, as the demo showed short hops rather than sustained flight.


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