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Dig1t • yesterday at 1:42 AM • 3 replies • view on HN

Here’s a 30 minute interview with Tesla VP of engineering looking up close at the battery pack, motor, cooling system. Definitely seems like a real EV to me. They also look up close at the thruster pressure vessel and exhaust system.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=22rvpUecLts


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muglug • yesterday at 2:27 AM

That’s not the same vehicle that did the tricks — the “Rocket” version has many downward-facing vents, and presumably a larger tank for pressurised gas and a much smaller battery capable of sustaining the suction but not much more.

eichin • yesterday at 5:42 AM

The emphasis on using optimus leg parts for actuators is interesting, given that they're also still under development...

micromacrofoot • yesterday at 1:17 PM

is it real if you can't drive it on any public streets legally