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Tesla's flying Roadster stunt draws scrutiny over hidden hardware gaps

Tesla showcased its Roadster performing a jump and an upside-down landing using cold-gas thrusters and compressed air, part of CEO Elon Musk's pitch that the car can effectively 'fly.' Observers have since questioned whether the demo vehicles were stripped-down props lacking full batteries or the suction-fan system Tesla described, and whether two different cars were used for the two stunts.