Comment by consumer451
1 day ago
This is one of the coolest marketing stunts/demos that I have ever seen. In fact, it's the second coolest, only after SpaceX/Tesla's Starman.
However, the COPV-powered reaction thrusters could shred anyone on the wrong side of the vehicle. Even in the non-invite-only 0 to 60 in .6s version, that is also a problem, correct? Meanwhile:
> Tesla 'Cannot Guarantee' Your Roadster Pre-Order Will Ever Be Delivered
https://insideevs.com/news/812247/tesla-roadster-preorder-de...
Volvo's Epic Split comes to mind.
As does Volvo Truck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf_wKkV5dwQ
(Link to Volvo's Epic Split: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7FIvfx5J10)
I think people are too quick to forget “Stanley” from Stanford.
Stanley was POC for self-driving. What concept is this demo proving? Genuine question here, I don't claim to know everything.
I would think the only real application would be military, which is probably not what they were going for. This one was just for fun.
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