From Futurism · Victor Tangermann · · 1m
Tesla's Flying Roadster: Cybertruck Lookalike
Tesla's new flying Roadster, a SpaceX-powered tech demo, resembles the Cybertruck but poses safety risks.
In brief
Tesla's new flying Roadster, a SpaceX-powered tech demo, resembles the Cybertruck but poses safety risks. Tesla's flying Roadster, a SpaceX thruster system, is a tech demo that resembles the Cybertruck but lacks road legality and safety. Originally reported by Futurism.
Tesla's New Flying Roadster
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised a flying Roadster for over a decade, finally demonstrating it can fly briefly using a SpaceX package.
SpaceX Thruster System
The Roadster uses cold-gas thrusters generating up to two Gs of downward force for mid-air maneuvers.
Cybertruck Resemblance
The flying Roadster shares sharp body lines and flat panels with Tesla's Cybertruck, a design approach familiar from brutalist pickups.
Safety Concerns
The thruster system risks severe danger if malfunctioning, with Tesla history of treating customers as guinea pigs.
Investor Reaction
Tesla shares rose less than two percent after the Roadster reveal, indicating investor skepticism about its financial impact.
The key point
Tesla's flying Roadster, a SpaceX thruster system, is a tech demo that resembles the Cybertruck but lacks road legality and safety.
