THE TESLA $TSLA ROADSTER'S ROCKET THRUSTERS RUN ON AIR
Elon Musk says it will be a rocket car people can actually own
The thruster system borrows technology from SpaceX. One of the hosts went through the specs at the demo.
• 2 carbon overwrapped pressure vessels
• 600 liters in total, holding about 250 kilos of air
• 10 nozzles
• An ultra-high pressure tank that the car refills on its own
It doesn't need special propellant. The car "puffs itself up" and can do the maneuvers whenever you want.
Musk joked that it may not be legal in every jurisdiction, but he said someone will be able to own a rocket car.