The Guardian · SpaceX
Elon Musk claims Tesla Roadster 2 will be the world’s first flying car
Elon Musk presented the Tesla Roadster 2 at a SpaceX rocket development and testing site in Texas. According to the report, the car drove up a curved ramp and used SpaceX rocket thrusters for flight, a flip and a landing. Musk said it would be the first flying car worldwide and could reach 60 mph from rest in under a second.
What to know
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The demonstration took place at a SpaceX facility in Texas used for rocket development and testing.
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Musk claimed the sports car could accelerate from rest to 60 mph in less than a second.
Why it matters
The presentation connects SpaceX rocket technology with a Tesla sports car, while the world-first and acceleration assertions are Musk’s claims.
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