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Tesla Roadster production now targeting 2028 after years of delays

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Tesla has once again announced a 2028 production target for its second-generation Roadster, a vehicle that has faced numerous delays since its initial unveiling in 2017. The company showcased a prototype featuring rocket thrusters, a concept first proposed by Elon Musk as a "SpaceX" package. Despite accepting reservations for years, the Roadster's production timeline has repeatedly slipped, with previous targets set for 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a product release, but it's a recurring announcement of a delayed vehicle rather than a new frontier release.

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Tesla Roadster production now targeting 2028 after years of delays

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Max Miller) ·

    The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up

    I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.

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