Lambert praises Roadster stunts but rejects their road legality
Fred LambertElectrek editor-in-chief commenting personally
Lambert praises the stunts but says he would not want them in a car, argues they will never be road legal and says they would probably invalidate the warranty.
“The stunts were truly impressive and congrats to those who made it happen. ... However, I don't think I'd want that in a car. It will never be road legal, probably nullifying your warranty.”
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Elon Musk calls Tesla's Roadster a flying car; Roger Connor questions sustained-flight claims before the demo
Elon Musk says Tesla's new Roadster brings flying cars into the present. In Tesla's demonstration, a Roadster with no one aboard made jumps of a few seconds. Smithsonian curator Roger Connor, speaking beforehand, distinguished short hops from sustained flight.
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Lambert praises the stunts while questioning road legality, warranty consequences and practical appeal. His post was published on October 15 in the United States.
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Lambert describes his response to the new Roadster as mixed and praises the stunts.
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He also criticizes reductions in seating and range.
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Reference point: Musk's description of the Roadster as a flying car. Lambert credits the stunts but says the capability will never be road legal and that he would not want it in a car, which disputes its value as a car feature. These are materially different judgments of the same design. Closest competing label: Challenged the characterization; it loses because he also credits the demonstration itself.
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