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Tesla Roadster, 9 years late, faces growing doubts ahead of reveal

Tesla is preparing to unveil a production version of its next-generation Roadster after about nine years. The delay comes as growth in the electric-vehicle market slows and Tesla’s business focus shifts toward autonomous driving and robots. The company has touted extreme acceleration, top speed and an optional SpaceX package, but those claims need verification in a mass-produced car. Weak demand for costly electric hypercars and shifting strategies by rivals add to doubts.