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Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, demonstrated a flying version of its Roadster on October 16, 2026, using high‑pressure air thrusters to perform aerobatic stunts at a SpaceX test site near Waco, Texas. The showcase highlighted the vehicle’s rapid acceleration—0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds—and a projected range of about 480 km, though practical applications remain uncertain.
What to know
- Nasdaq Composite ended at 26,575, up 1.67%. Oct 19
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- Tesla Roadster used SpaceX‑style high‑pressure air thrusters to take off and land in front of a live audience. Oct 16
- The car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds during the demonstration. Oct 16
- The clip shows a Tesla Roadster executing aerobatic stunts after lifting off from the ground. Oct 16
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