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Tesla Roadster Flying Demo: Mass Production Not Expected Until 2028

Tesla Roadster Flying Demo: Mass Production Not Expected Until 2028

On October 15, Tesla showcased the second-generation Roadster in Texas, using cold-gas propulsion derived from SpaceX and a chassis suction system to complete short airborne hops, mid-air steering, and driving upside down. The vehicle is equipped with roughly a 600-liter pressure vessel, 10 nozzles, up to about 2g of suction downforce, and a range target of about 480 km. Mass production is expected by 2028; analysts expect annual sales of about 2,000 units, and the demonstrated technology is still some distance from everyday mass production.

40720 hours ago
Can XPENG Replicate Its China Success Overseas? 2026 Global Strategy Deep Dive

Can XPENG Replicate Its China Success Overseas? 2026 Global Strategy Deep Dive

XPENG is pushing its globalization strategy with unprecedented intensity. In June 2026, XPENG achieved a record-high global delivery of 27,907 units, up 50.8% year-on-year. The company plans to launch the Mona L03 and a premium SUV in Europe from July, targeting a doubling of overseas sales in 2026. XPENG has established over 500 sales and service outlets globally, with its business model evolving from "selling cars" to a dual-track "selling cars + selling technology" approach spanning vehicle exports, component sales, flying cars, and robotics. However, the global automotive trade environment is growing increasingly complex — the EU imposes anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EVs, and the U.S. has levied 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs since 2024, creating unprecedented policy headwinds for Chinese brands going global.

61278 days ago