Tesla has brought flying-car concepts a step closer to reality, though everyday use remains a distant prospect. The company demonstrated a redesigned Roadster that drove upside down on a specially designed ramp, performed brief airborne manoeuvres and landed safely during an event at a SpaceX facility in McGregor, Texas, on October 15, nearly nine years after the next-generation electric sports car was first unveiled. The demonstration marked a major moment for the long-awaited electric supercar. The vehicle drove up a huge curved ramp, continued along it upside down, then flew through the air before landing safely. The stunt showcased technology developed with SpaceX, Musk's rocket company