Tesla demonstrates Roadster 2 prototype with SpaceX thrusters in Texas
The Guardian reported that on October 16, Elon Musk demonstrated a Tesla Roadster 2 prototype equipped with SpaceX-derived rocket-style thrusters that lifted, flipped and landed at SpaceX’s test site in McGregor, Texas. The demonstration followed a brief lift of the prototype on October 15, which WIRED said raised questions about the extensive aviation regulations that would apply to any flying vehicle. Earlier, The Verge described the car driving upside-down and performing short flight maneuvers, claiming a 0-60 mph time of 0.
81 seconds. Prior to the live event, CNBC, Teslarati and The Independent noted that Tesla would livestream the reveal from the Texas location, had reopened reservations and filed a temporary no-fly zone, underscoring regulatory and safety considerations.
