Show Notes
John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the new Tesla Roadster “demo”, which was more Hollywood stunt than product demo. Except for the potentially workable “fan car” system, will much of the other tech involved ever see the light of day?
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Referenced video:
The NEW Tesla Roadster: My Honest Reaction https://youtu.be/scwlR0QHGOk
The Kickflip | Roadster https://youtu.be/r5vsHHPVhJg
The Ramp | Roadster https://youtu.be/7p5LxFdc-Qg
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