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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Tesla Unveils What It Says Is A Flying Car
Caption: Tesla Unveils What It Says Is A Flying Car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a new Roadster that he says will be able to fly, demonstrating the sports car at a SpaceX facility in Texas. The driverless Roadster used air jets to climb a steep ramp, hang upside down, flip through the air and land during the demonstration. The car later used the jets to leap over a row of Tesla vehicles and accelerate from zero to 60mph in less than a second. Musk said the Roadster uses 10 nozzles and ultra-high-pressure air tanks to propel itself both in the air and on the ground. However, the demonstration did not show sustained or long-range flight, leaving questions over whether the Roadster could function as a true flying car. Musk said Tesla plans to begin production in 2028, although the company has previously missed several product timelines he announced. Experts say combining a road vehicle with an aircraft presents major engineering challenges because flying vehicles need to remain extremely lightweight. The two-person Roadster is designed as a high-performance sports car, combining extreme acceleration with its new air-powered capabilities. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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