Tesla unveils its new Roadster, which can thrust itself into the air, after years of delays
Summary
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself into the air, The Philadelphia Inquirer and PBS NewsHour reported on Friday 16 October, the two outlets writing not to expect to drive it anytime soon. Elon Musk unveiled the Roadster, which uses high-pressure air thrusters to leave the road entirely, during a livestreamed event at the SpaceX facility in Texas, CBS News reported. Thursday's launch arrived after years of delays and anticipation around the new Roadster, and Tesla shares climbed about 2% in morning trading on Friday after the unveiling, PBS NewsHour reported.
Latest: Tesla unveiled its new Roadster, which can thrust itself into the air, at a livestreamed event in Texas, and Tesla shares climbed about 2% in morning trading on Friday after the unveiling, CBS News and PBS NewsHour reported.
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How it unfolded
Friday 16 October
Tesla unveiled its new Roadster, which can thrust itself into the air, at a livestreamed event in Texas, and Tesla shares climbed about 2% in morning trading on Friday after the unveiling, CBS News and PBS NewsHour reported.
- 10:16PBS NewsHourTesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. Don't expect to drive it anytime soon
- 09:52The Philadelphia InquirerTesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon
- 05:31CBS NewsWith Tesla Roadster debut, Elon Musk shows "flying cars are real"