At a glance
Tesla revealed a new Roadster equipped with high-pressure air and SpaceX rocket thrusters during a livestreamed event.12
The debut took place at a facility in Texas.13
The newly unveiled sports car utilizes compressed gas to enable mid-air maneuvers.35
Where sources agree
- Tesla unveiled a new Roadster with thrusters5 of 5
- The vehicle uses compressed gas or air thrusters4 of 5
- Elon Musk presented the vehicle3 of 5
Where sources differ
Is the new Roadster practical for driving or just for show?
The vehicle represents a real leap toward flying cars and potential business consolidation.1
The flying vehicle presentation is described as being just for show.3
Who covered this
5 National
Sources
- 1CBS NewsWith Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real" ↗
- 2MarketWatchElon Musk may have just taken a major step toward consolidating his empire ↗
- 3The VergeThe incredible flying Tesla Roadster is just for show ↗
- 4WiredHere’s Exactly How Tesla Made Its New 230-Mph Car ‘Fly’ ↗
- 5Ars TechnicaTesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
