Tesla unveils modified Roadster with air jet propulsion system

Elon Musk showed off a new Tesla Roadster at a SpaceX site in Texas on Thursday. The electric sports car can use air jets to lift off the ground, spin in the air, and drive upside down. A fan system underneath the car can push it against surfaces with up to twice the force of gravity. SpaceX rocket technology helps the car move through the air. At the event, the car climbed a steep ramp, flipped over, and landed using its jets. One aviation expert said the car hops rather than truly flies. The Roadster carries two people and reaches 60 miles per hour in under one second. Tesla plans to start building it in 2028, though the company has often missed deadlines before. No price has been announced.