Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
CEO Elon Musk might have relocated its HQ to Texas, but yet again he has returned to California’s showbiz industry to hawk his wares; last time it was a…
Ars Technica reports: CEO Elon Musk might have relocated its HQ to Texas, but yet again he has returned to California’s showbiz industry to hawk his wares; last time it was a Hollywood back lot for the remote-controlled Cybercab demo, last night it was decades-old stunt technology to make a show car do tricks in the air.
Nine years after first trying to resurrect the Roadster, Tesla is apparently trying again.
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