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Tesla executive counters doubts about Roadster airborne demonstration
Tesla vehicle engineering vice president Lars Moravy countered an X user’s doubts about the Roadster’s airborne demonstration, saying the displayed capabilities were achievable in production. He cited more than 80 kilonewtons of cold-gas thrust. The report says production is planned for 2028; the user questioned the physics of the car’s midair braking and rotation.
What to know
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The report describes SpaceX-derived thruster technology; in a Hagerty interview, Moravy said the Rocket version removes the passenger seat and has 600 liters of total gas storage.
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Moravy said filling all the nitrogen tanks currently takes six to seven hours; Tesla is developing a rapid-refill system targeting about 30 minutes.
Why it matters
The response concerns the production feasibility of Roadster’s stunt capabilities, while reducing refill time to about 30 minutes remains a development target.
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