Elon Musk Unveils a Flying Car, the Tesla Roadster On Thursday, October 15, from McGregor, Texas, multibillionaire Elon Musk unveiled a car capable of flying. In footage provided by Tesla, the Roadster model can be seen rolling down a launch ramp, performing a loop, flipping over in midair, activating its thrusters, and landing gently in a cloud of smoke, to the cheers of the crowd. Well, It worked, Elon Musk reassured everyone after the demonstration. The car is equipped with enough suction under the vehicle to keep it upside down, even when stationary, and cold-gas thrusters that stabilize the vehicle in flight. Yes, the car can fly, Tesla boasts on its website, noting that it is not approved for use on public roads. The car can b

Elon Musk Unveils a Flying Car, the Tesla Roadster On Thursday, October 15, from McGregor, Texas, multibillionaire Elon Musk unveiled a car capable of flying. In footage provided by Tesla, the Roadster model can be seen rolling down a launch ramp, performing a loop, flipping over in midair, activating its thrusters, and landing gently in a cloud of smoke, to the cheers of the crowd. Well, It worked, Elon Musk reassured everyone after the demonstration. The car is equipped with enough suction under the vehicle to keep it upside down, even when stationary, and cold-gas thrusters that stabilize the vehicle in flight. Yes, the car can fly, Tesla boasts on its website, noting that it is not approved for use on public roads. The car can b

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Elon Musk Unveils a Flying Car, the Tesla Roadster On Thursday, October 15, from McGregor, Texas, multibillionaire Elon Musk unveiled a car capable of flying. In footage provided by Tesla, the Roadster model can be seen rolling down a launch ramp, performing a loop, flipping over in midair, activating its thrusters, and landing gently in a cloud of smoke, to the cheers of the crowd. Well, It worked, Elon Musk reassured everyone after the demonstration. The car is equipped with enough suction under the vehicle to keep it upside down, even when stationary, and cold-gas thrusters that stabilize the vehicle in flight. Yes, the car can fly, Tesla boasts on its website, noting that it is not approved for use on public roads. The car can b

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