Elon Musk recently revealed on Joe Rogan's podcast that he plans to demo a flying car prototype by the end of this year. While not entirely new, the idea has been touted by Musk since at least 2014, with his vision for a futuristic car that could take to the skies.
Musk's comments about the flying car came during an interview discussing Tesla's Roadster, a car that was originally produced from 2008 to 2012. The second-generation Roadster has been promised by Musk for years but has yet to materialize. When asked about its status, Musk revealed his plans to unveil a prototype, describing it as "crazy" and implying that it would be "unforgettable."
However, it seems Musk may have inadvertently sparked skepticism from Rogan, who struggled to understand what the flying car concept entailed. Musk eventually clarified that he wants to demonstrate a product that is unlike any other vehicle on the road, with technology that might blur the lines between a car and an aircraft.
Some experts question whether there's sufficient demand for flying cars, given the regulatory hurdles and logistical challenges associated with autonomous flight. The issue of pilot licenses for commercial air travel remains significant, as does coordinating air traffic. Yet, Musk is undeterred, stating his confidence in getting it right and assuring Rogan that he'll unveil the product before year's end.
While this announcement has sparked excitement among enthusiasts, it also raises questions about whether this will be more than just a flashy marketing stunt to distract from Tesla's faltering sales since Musk's alliance with Donald Trump. Only time will tell if Musk's vision for a flying car becomes a reality, one that exceeds expectations and redefines the boundaries of transportation as we know it.
Musk's comments about the flying car came during an interview discussing Tesla's Roadster, a car that was originally produced from 2008 to 2012. The second-generation Roadster has been promised by Musk for years but has yet to materialize. When asked about its status, Musk revealed his plans to unveil a prototype, describing it as "crazy" and implying that it would be "unforgettable."
However, it seems Musk may have inadvertently sparked skepticism from Rogan, who struggled to understand what the flying car concept entailed. Musk eventually clarified that he wants to demonstrate a product that is unlike any other vehicle on the road, with technology that might blur the lines between a car and an aircraft.
Some experts question whether there's sufficient demand for flying cars, given the regulatory hurdles and logistical challenges associated with autonomous flight. The issue of pilot licenses for commercial air travel remains significant, as does coordinating air traffic. Yet, Musk is undeterred, stating his confidence in getting it right and assuring Rogan that he'll unveil the product before year's end.
While this announcement has sparked excitement among enthusiasts, it also raises questions about whether this will be more than just a flashy marketing stunt to distract from Tesla's faltering sales since Musk's alliance with Donald Trump. Only time will tell if Musk's vision for a flying car becomes a reality, one that exceeds expectations and redefines the boundaries of transportation as we know it.
flying cars are like a dream come true, who wouldn't want to soar above traffic jams on a Tesla? 
but seriously, I think Elon's idea is kinda crazy 
, not in a bad way tho! I mean, if he can make it happen, that'd be a game changer for the future of transportation. I'm all for innovation and pushing boundaries, as long as we're thinking about safety first 
. the regulatory hurdles and logistical challenges are legit concerns tho 
, but hey, that's what makes it exciting to watch, right? 
can't wait to see if Elon's vision takes flight 
️ by the end of the year! 
I've been following this story and gotta say, I'm still skeptical about Elon Musk's flying car plans 
I mean, we're talking about autonomous flight here, which is a whole different beast from driving a regular car on roads. And what about all those pesky regulations and safety concerns? 
! Where's the concrete proof that we'll see something tangible by the end of the year? 
.
. But let's keep our expectations in check and wait for actual proof before we start jumping on the flying car bandwagon 
So yeah, let's all keep our fingers crossed and wait to see what happens... but also keep a level head and think critically about this whole thing. 
and I am HERE. FOR. IT 
but seriously, who wouldn't want to soar through the skies in a car? 
it's crazy how much potential this has, just imagine being able to travel anywhere without traffic jams 
and it's not like he's going to stop at just demoing it, he said it'll be "unforgettable" 
which makes me think it's gonna be a game-changer in the future of transportation 
so fingers crossed that this thing actually takes off (get it?) 
! We've been hearing about flying cars since like, forever 
. And what about the safety concerns? 
I'm all for innovation, but let's not forget about responsible tech development 
i mean what's next, a hoverboard that runs on unicorn tears? 
seriously though, how is this dude not taking any concrete steps to make the original roadster happen first?! 
. I love the idea of cars taking off and landing like airplanes, but have you seen how expensive Tesla's cars already are? Adding flying capabilities is gonna make them even more outta reach for regular people 
. I'm not saying it can't be done, but I think we need to see some serious progress before getting our hopes up too high 
. It's like, what's the point of having a flying car if you're just gonna be stuck on the ground most of the time? 
.
.
. And hey, even if it doesn't take off (pun intended), at least we'll have an interesting footnote in history to look back on 
trying to demo some kinda flying car by end of yr but lets be real he's been saying this since 2014 lol what even is the hold up?? 
u think this flying car thingy is gonna save it 
and I think it's awesome that he's still hyped about making it a reality by the end of this year! 
That second-gen Roadster is still on hold though... fingers crossed it'll finally happen 
!
. I mean, a flying car by the end of the year? That sounds like something straight outta sci-fi movies 
. And as for the "unblur the lines between a car and an aircraft" thing... yeah right 
. What's to stop him from just making this thing up as he goes along and expecting everyone else to be fine with it? 
.
. Until then, let's just say I'll be over here on the sidelines, waiting for the inevitable crash and burn