[Tesla's Next-Generation Roadster May Debut This Month: Equipped with SpaceX Cold Gas Thrusters, a 'Flying' Supercar Launch is Imminent] According to monitoring by 动察 Beating and a report from *The Information* citing three insiders, Tesla is preparing for the launch event of its next-generation Roadster, which could take place as early as this month. The demonstration is expected to be held at SpaceX's testing facility in McGregor, Texas. The car's "flying" capability comes from cold gas thrusters jointly developed by Tesla and SpaceX. Due to the significant noise generated by the thrusters, the demonstration vehicle will be remotely controlled with no one inside, and all spectators will be required to stand several hundred yards away. Elon Musk has reportedly informed some employees: "This demonstration will be difficult to execute perfectly and may encounter issues, but it will be spectacular regardless." It is currently unclear whether the event will be livestreamed or if recorded footage will be released. Tesla's stock price has fallen nearly 25% this year, while the Nasdaq index has risen 15% over the same period. The new Roadster is seen as Tesla's signal to the market, reaffirming its identity as a car manufacturer amidst its full-scale push into AI and robotics. Since its initial unveiling in 2017, the new Roadster's delivery timeline has been delayed at least eight times. Musk has continuously raised the bar for the project—from aiming to create the fastest production car in history to making it "crazier than all of James Bond's cars combined," ultimately declaring, "This car must be able to fly." Starting in 2024, the team has been working closely with SpaceX's Starship propulsion team, though the definition of "flying" has evolved from resembling an airplane to something closer to hovering. The exterior design at one point paid homage to the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, with the project codenamed "A-71." The final design, however, incorporates elements inspired by the Lamborghini Countach. The limited-edition model is expected to be highly niche and may not comply with road regulations, with a price tag potentially reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Some of the 2017 pre-order customers have already publicly canceled their orders, including YouTuber Marques Brownlee and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This car also represents a tangible collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, as the two companies deepen their partnerships in areas such as AI, robotics, and chip manufacturing facilities like Terafab. Click the link below to join 动察 Beating · Feishu AI News Channel for 24/7 global AI news and updates. [Original Link]