Xpeng sets goal to overtake Tesla's self-driving tech in China
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 00:42 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Chinese electric vehicle start-up Xpeng aims to surpass Tesla's self-driving capabilities in China by August, according to its co-founder and CEO. The target highlights an intensifying technology race in the world's largest car market.
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