The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up
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I drive upside down on the boulevard of broken dreams.
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A desolate car dealership lot with a single Tesla Roadster hanging upside down from the ceiling, surrounded by forlorn, empty display areas.
Caption: Welcome to the future of automotive production: 2028 edition
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Based on the original story on engadget.com.
Editor's note
As the promise of electric vehicles continues to electrify our hopes for a sustainable future, the delay in the Tesla Roadster's production serves as a reminder that access to cutting-edge technology often remains out of reach for many. It's crucial to ask who benefits from these ambitious timelines and who gets left waiting in the dust.
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Panel 1
### Subject of the Story Tesla is a leading electric vehicle company known for its innovative cars and space ambitions. The Tesla Roadster is their high-performance electric sports car, initially touted for its speed and unique features like driving upside down in space. ### Irony or Absurdity The irony lies in the fact that Tesla, which has a reputation for ambitious and futuristic projects, is now postponing the production of its flashy Roadster, a car that was once meant to be a symbol of technological prowess and future-oriented vision. ### Funniest Observation The highlight is the contrast between the grandiose promises of the Roadster and the reality of the delay. The punchline captures the disappointment and the surreal nature of the project’s current status. ### Script
Panel 2
*Setting: A dimly lit office boardroom with a large screen displaying a chart of projected production timelines. A group of Tesla executives in casual work attire are gathered around a table, looking somber and defeated.*
Exec 1: We were supposed to have the Roadster flying through space by now.
Exec 2: But we’re still waiting for it to even touch the ground.
Panel 3
*Setting: An upscale car dealership showroom. A sleek Tesla Roadster prototype is on display, but it's covered in a white sheet with a sign that reads A customer in a business suit looks disappointed, leaning against the wall with arms crossed.*
Setting: Not Available for 2028.
Customer: So, when can I take this baby for a spin?
Dealer: Not for another decade, sir. Sorry.
Panel 4
*Setting: An abandoned parking lot with a broken-down billboard in the background advertising the Tesla Roadster. A lone worker in a construction vest is seen pushing the prototype car, which is now flat on its roof and covered in dust, through the lot. The worker looks exasperated.* Worker (muttering to self)
Worker: This car was supposed to be driving on the moon.
Worker: Now it’s just driving upside down on dreams.
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