Saudis tap FlyNow to deploy thousands of ‘eCopters’ to transport people at Riyadh Expo

  • July 22, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Holding Co. has announced plans to deploy thousands of “automatic” single—and dual-seat eCopter aircraft from FlyNow Aviation to transport the public during the upcoming Riyadh Expo 2030. These unique electric aircraft will begin with cargo before flying actual people around the kingdom. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains the “wild East” for nascent […]

Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over’ 100,000 and climbing

  • July 22, 2024
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Anticipation is building for Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. According to Rivian, R2 pre-orders are well over 100,000 as buyers line up to get some of the first next-gen Rivian EVs. It’s been over four months since CEO RJ Scaringe unveiled Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. After introducing the R2 in March, Rivian’s […]

Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline

  • July 22, 2024
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Elon Musk has delayed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot compared to a timeline shared just a few months ago. Despite Musk’s threat not to build AI products at Tesla if he doesn’t get 25% control of the company, the CEO has already restructured the company around its AI products, including its humanoid […]

Tesla obtains exemption for Cybertruck from Transport Canada ahead of launch

  • July 22, 2024
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Tesla has obtained an exemption for Cybertruck’s drive-by-wire from Transport Canada ahead of the vehicle’s launch in the market. So far, other than the US, Canada is the only other planned market for Cybertruck. Tesla is still evaluating potential launches in other markets, but the demand for pickup trucks is lower in markets outside of […]