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Tesla’s new Roadster uses compressed air and fans to jump and drive upside down

Tesla unveiled in Texas a redesigned Roadster developed with SpaceX, featuring suction fans and compressed-air thrusters for jumping and upside-down driving. Production is planned to begin in 2028.

Why it matters

The announcement describes a redesigned Roadster with these movement capabilities and a planned production start in 2028.

Categories: technology, travel-and-transportation

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Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
5/10
Urgency
1/10

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