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Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore

1 month 4 weeks ago

I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once.

This is a major development. Tesla has been the clear leader in advanced driver-assist systems in consumer cars, but Xpeng’s latest update proves that lead is shrinking fast — and in some ways, it’s already gone.

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Fred Lambert

This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight

1 month 4 weeks ago

JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the category.

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Micah Toll