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2017 reveal

The Semi-event surprise and the specification Tesla published that night.

RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

Specs
2017 vs 2026
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

Essential reads

1
Specs
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 6 min read
2
Thrusters
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
3
Suction system
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
4
2017 vs 2026
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
5
Delays
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
6
Roadster shown at McGregor
RDSTR Desk · 4 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read
7
Battery
RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

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RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
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RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
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RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read
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RDSTR Desk · 18 hours ago · 1 min read

Briefs

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Rocket trim is invite only and not road-approved
RDSTR Desk · 3 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read
Brief
Reservations open in the US, Canada and China
RDSTR Desk · 3 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read
Brief
Tesla shows a 1 MW drive unit
RDSTR Desk · 3 days ago · Updated 18 hours ago · 1 min read