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Tesla to unveil second-generation Roadster on October 1
Key points
- Tesla announced October 1 for the second-generation Roadster unveiling.
- The car was first announced in November 2017.
- Optional cold gas thrusters from SpaceX are hinted at.
- Production is expected 12-18 months after the reveal.
Roadster Unveiling Date Set
Tesla posted on X, stating "Go for launch" with a graphic indicating October 1 for the unveiling of its second-generation Roadster. This announcement comes after multiple delays since the vehicle's initial reveal.
Design and Features
The graphic accompanying Tesla's announcement suggests the inclusion of cold gas thrusters, an optional feature developed by SpaceX. Recent reports indicated that the 2017 design of the car had been discarded in favor of a new, unrevealed design.
Development Timeline
The second-generation Roadster was first announced in November 2017. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously stated that production of the vehicle will not begin for another 12 to 18 months following its official unveiling.
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Tesla announced it will unveil the second-generation Roadster on October 1, nearly seven years after its initial announcement. The new design may include optional cold gas thrusters developed by SpaceX, though production is still 12-18 months away.