Elon Musk and his flying car!
Summary
NewsTalk Breakfast discusses Tesla’s controversial unveiling of a "flying" Roadster, which can only briefly hover using SpaceX-derived technology. Host Anton Savage and tech correspondent Jess Kelly critique the vehicle as a hype-driven distraction from the original Roadster’s decade-long delay. They highlight that the car is explicitly not approved for public roads and note that Tesla is already accepting $250,000 deposits despite widespread skepticism about its viability.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Cove Home Security
Intro: Tesla's shift from Roadster to flying cars
History of the Tesla Roadster delays and deposits
The 'bump' demo and SpaceX technology explanation
Skepticism: Why the car is seen as a tech mule
Elon Musk's track record and Starlink success
Official disclaimer: Not safe for public roads
Conclusion: Hype vs reality and segment wrap-up
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