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Tesla delays Roadster public demonstration again – rocket thrusters not ready

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The timeline for the next-generation Tesla Roadster keeps stretching further and further into the future. A fresh report indicates that the American electric vehicle manufacturer shifted its planned public demonstration from the spring to August or even later. The decision is yet another adjustment to a schedule that has repeatedly changed since the company first displayed the vehicle concept nearly… Read more…

How XPeng uses a $500 million budget to redefine autonomous EVs

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The line between software companies and traditional automakers continues to blur. At the CVPR 2026 conference in Denver, Chinese company XPeng showed that it views itself more as an artificial intelligence company than a standard manufacturer of EVs. Dr. Xianming Liu, the head of XPeng’s General Intelligence Center, revealed that the brand spends roughly 300 million RMB, which equals about… Read more…

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2026

Electrek

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…

2027 Cadillac Lyriq will be slightly more expensive, but gains new feature

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The Cadillac Lyriq was announced about four years ago and is now getting yet another refresh. The GM keeps it simple, though, and steers away from major changes. The pricing reflects that, as the newer Cadillac is negligibly more expensive and now starts at $61,695, which is $200 more than before. Perhaps more importantly, GM swapped out the CCS connector… Read more…

When public charging stations aren’t so public, and why it matters

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Drivers opening an EV charging app for the first time today will be presented with thousands of so-called “public” chargers at local car dealers. Once they arrive, however, the store’s customers, store hours, security gates, and Wild West pricing can turn what should be a routine charging stop into a frustrating ordeal. For first-time EV drivers, that doesn’t just reflect poorly on the dealer – it reflects poorly on the EV, itself. And we need to fix it. Read more…