Tesla Roadster Thrusters Are Not Approved For Public Road Use
· Automobile · Engadget, The Hindu
Tesla's upcoming Roadster supercar features a thruster system designed for controlled maneuvers like jumping and flipping, but the company has confirmed these are not approved for public road use. The full thruster setup is exclusive to the Rocket trim, while the Performance trim lacks them entirely. These thrusters use compressed air from high-pressure tanks to stabilize the vehicle. The concept mirrors experimental Multiple Kill Vehicle systems developed by Lockheed Martin in the early 2000s for missile defense.
Why it matters
The disclosure clarifies that the Roadster's most unique performance feature is restricted to private tracks, limiting its utility for everyday driving.
Read the original report — Engadget
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