Just the beginning (Tesla Roadster)

[GAJ]

Will it come with Autopilot?

 

[Caddywumpus]

The one on stage had no driver so.... Basically it was a movie prop. I couldn't imagine being in that thing when it "landed". It looked rough

 

[panthera]

it's not a car

i hope it doesn't perform an inverse titan...they are using highly compressed air in carbon fiber tanks...how will that go

Carbon fiber tanks work great. I have one that is 4500 psi. My aluminum tanks can’t hold that pressure.

 

[insyder]

Will it come with Autopilot?

Good God, I hope so.
Wouldn't want the general public flying around all over the place.

 

[GAJ]

Good God, I hope so.
Wouldn't want the general public flying around all over the place.

Will it be as great as the autopilot in a Tesla?

 

[Mike95060]

It will never hit the road with any of that nonsense.

 

[Mike95060]

Shortsighted, absurd thick-browed remark.

Let us all know when you take delivery!

 

[Enchanter]

Carbon fiber tanks work great. I have one that is 4500 psi. My aluminum tanks can’t hold that pressure.

All carbon fiber, or carbon fiber wrapped? Got a link to the make and model?

 

[CDONA]

Unsure on this concept,
Frogger Tech ?
Leaping over traffic ?
Not hoonin' E-Style ? ? ?

Aircraft that make your jaw drop!

bayarearidersforum.com

 

[Climber]

It's a concept car, It's doubtful that it would ever become a production car within 10 years, IMHO.

The compressed gas is a non-starter, so many issues that would get in the way. That much pressure would have enough explosive potential that it could kill plenty of people if any of the tanks failed.

 

[insyder]

The "sucker" function is certainly an interesting concept to discuss for F1 racing "downforce management."

 

[auntiebling]

Vacuum cars were banned in road racing in the 60s, maybe 70s. The compressed air jet thing is a staple of the jet pack guy that used to land at various sporting events.

As parlor tricks go it's pretty neat to combine them

Carbon fiber in tension, as it would be for a pressure tank, is a well proven application unlike the titan that put it in compression. Prior to titan the common wisdom for CF in compression was Don't Do That. It is now Do Not Do That!

Anyway even if this does make it to market in some form the FAA will certainly have something to say about licensing and use. You think flying your FPV drone in the Bay area is restrictive with all the airports try a flying car.

 

[AbsolutEnduser]

looks like a plan!

for trolling, yeah!

Haters are gonna hate.

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Will it come with Autopilot?

Also, exempt from FAA regulations...

 

[Caddywumpus]

The "sucker" function is certainly an interesting concept to discuss for F1 racing "downforce management."

I use it to describe people investing these days in Elon companies

 

[Climber]

I'm not sure, that in this point in time, that investing in a Musk company would be a bad financial decision.

 

[Caddywumpus]

I'm not sure, that in this point in time, that investing in a Musk company would be a bad financial decision.

You think investing in a musk company currently is a good financial decision?

 

[mean dad]

Haters are gonna hate.

Stans gonna Stan.

 

[auntiebling]

Also, exempt from FAA regulations...

That makes sense

 

[PaulR]

What next ….. Geez
PaulR

 

[Climber]

You think investing in a musk company currently is a good financial decision?

I can't go into why outside of the PF, just suffice it to say he's very likely to get a bunch more huge contracts for his companies.