Tesla's Roadster Teaser, US-China Airline Dispute, Boeing's Big Deals and More: This Week in Mobility

This week was filled with significant developments in the tech and aviation sectors. Tesla Inc. dropped a new teaser for its upcoming Roadster, while U.S. airlines voiced opposition to increased China-US flights.

Meanwhile, Boeing Co. secured major aircraft deals and investor Gary Black shared his views on legacy automakers and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Lastly, Tesla’s FSD system was found to have exceeded speed limits in Brussels tests.

Tesla Teases New Roadster Ahead of Reveal

Tesla has released a new teaser for its upcoming Roadster high-performance EV, while also announcing significant updates for its Semi truck. The teaser showcases what seems to be an LED light bar at the front of the vehicle. Tesla’s post simply stated, "See you next week," hinting at the much-anticipated reveal.

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US Airlines Resist More China-US Flights

Airlines for America, a trade group representing airlines such as Delta Air Lines Inc., United Airlines Holdings Inc., and American Airlines Group Inc., has urged the Trump administration to reject additional China-US flights. The group warns that such a move could create competitive gaps for US airlines.

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Trump Applauds Boeing’s Major Aircraft Deals

President Donald Trump has praised Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s role in securing major aircraft deals for Boeing with Turkish Airlines and Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Trump referred to the deals as a “big day” for domestic manufacturing.

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Gary Black’s Take on Legacy Automakers and Tesla’s FSD

Investor Gary Black has stated that legacy automakers such as General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. will not license Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Black has long predicted that no legacy automakers would license Tesla’s FSD technology.

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Tesla’s FSD Exceeds Speed Limits in Brussels Tests

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system was found to have exceeded the legal speed limit on 55% of the Brussels road segments in a recent test. This comes less than two weeks before a potential EU vote that could determine how widely the system can operate across Europe.

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