Posted originally on the CTH on October 17, 2026 | Sundance |

When I saw the video of the Tesla Roadster, I was speechless.  My brain said this had to be AI or SI generated video that was not reality, and this didn’t happen.  However, just like Elon Musk’s SpaceX catching the booster rocket after use, this Tesla Roadster reveal was very real and incredibly amazing.

I’ve watched the video more than a few times and I understand the concept of using pressurized air as explained by Elon Musk and several engineers in subsequent explanations.  However, it remains stunning to think about.

While the rest of the western world is seemingly stuck in a political battle about artificial intelligence, pitting advanced technology against the socialist and heavily unionized interests who will be impacted by it, the U.S. continues to lead the way on innovation and technology at a scale now visibly represented by this stunning Tesla Roadster’s capabilities.

Sure, it’s extreme, and there’s not likely to be a consumer-friendly version of it despite production scheduled for next year, but beyond the over-the-top incredible technology that makes a vehicle do these seemingly science defying stunts, my brain started thinking about how this technology could make vehicles safer.

When we think about collision warning and avoidance systems that are already present in cars, and we think about these specifically new capabilities on display, it doesn’t take long before you wonder if the commercial application of this technology might end up being incorporated into vehicle safety options.

Unintentionally driving off a cliff in a vehicle that can detect, stabilize, optimize a travel vector and land itself is no longer just an out-there mental exercise.  We can easily imagine a future where the technology revealed in the Tesla Roadster will be in some form of safety features.  Just a few days ago the thought was never even contemplated.

This is remarkable and the engineering teams at Tesla should be commended for pushing the envelope and creating things that go beyond our imagination.  Congratulations to Elon Musk, the folks at Tesla and all of the incredible people who put their time, effort and energy into these accomplishments.

This is what unleashed American innovation can deliver.  I think it is awesome.

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