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Oct 16, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Tesla demonstrates levitating Roadster, MarketWatch says
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MarketWatch says Tesla demonstrated a levitating Roadster sports car, describing it as an engineering display with no commercial value beyond embarrassing traditional carmakers. Wired’s headline questions whether the Roadster 2 can fly and says the Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about its ability to leave the ground.
WHO: Tesla
WHAT: Tesla demonstrated a levitating Roadster sports car, according to MarketWatch.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No reason for the demonstration was reported.
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