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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

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From 5 outlets’ reports · latest

5 outlets · EN 5 · SI 2 · TA 1: 1 public broadcaster, 4 private. Languages: EN 5, SI 2, TA 1

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AI summary

  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk presented the vehicle on Thursday.
  • The car was identified as the Roadster.
  • Tesla described it as capable of flying.
  • Newswire reported a demonstration using compressed-air thrusters and a claimed sub-second 0-to-60 mph time.

Tesla unveiled its long-anticipated Roadster on Thursday at an event where CEO Elon Musk presented it as a car that could fly. Several outlets described the vehicle as a flying car or sports car, while Ada Derana noted its association with SpaceX rocket thrusters.

Newswire reported that the Roadster used compressed-air thrusters to fly during the event. It also reported a claim that the vehicle could accelerate to 60 mph in less than a second. The other reports provided no further details about the demonstration or the car’s specifications.

Based on: Newswire, Daily Mirror, Ada Derana, Hiru News

Written by AI from these outlets’ reports. Not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original reports are the authority. Report a mistake.

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