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Tesla has obtained a patent for a system containing four electric fans inside the rear diffuser, intended to draw air from beneath the car and increase stability during braking and cornering. The patent suggests the technology may be associated with the Roadster, but it does not prove that it will be introduced in a commercial product.
A new teaser for the Tesla Roadster, scheduled to be unveiled on October 1, 2026, suggests a Cyber-inspired design and the addition of SpaceX propulsion packages. However, the author argues that the priority is not redesigning or showcasing the car, but producing the vehicle that has been reserved since 2017.