Electric automaker and Tesla rival XPeng, along with leading automotive component supplier Bosch, have announce they have joined the ELISA Project to promote the use of the Linux open-source software in critical automotive safety applications of electric and connected vehicles. The ELISA Project was launched in Feb 2019 to create a shared set of tools and processes to help companies build and certify Linux-based, safety-critical applications.
Eric Walz2022-11-30 12:00 PT
Electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng Inc, which is becoming one of Tesla’s biggest rivals in China with its high tech EVs, has set up a data center with Alibaba Cloud to train its autonomous driving systems. The cloud-based data center will be used to train XPeng’s machine learning models to improve the autonomous driving capabilities of its vehicles much more quickly.
Eric Walz2022-09-10 10:00 PT
Xpeng-backed eVTOL Startup HT Aero Plans to Debut its Two-Seat X2 'Flying Car' in Europe
HT Aero, an aviation startup backed by Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng Inc and its CEO and co-founder He Xiaopeng, will officially introduce its X2 “flying car” at an upcoming launch event in Europe. According to Chinese media, HT Aero shipped the X2 aircraft to the Netherlands on March 10 in preparation for its European debut.
Eric Walz2022-04-23 13:30 PT
Electric vehicle startup Xpeng Inc. continues its expansion outside of its home country of China as it looks to become a global electric car company like Tesla. The company has just opened reservations for its new P5 sedan in Europe. It is the third EV that Xpeng is offering in Europe, following the previous exports of the G3 SUV and flagship P7 smart sedan to Norway.
Eric Walz2022-04-16 10:15 PT
China’s XPeng Sets Up a New Autonomous Driving Company for Robotaxis
Electric vehicle startup XPeng has established an autonomous driving subsidiary named “Guangzhou Pengxu Autonomous Driving Technology Co., Ltd.” that will focus on commercial mobility services, Chinese news outlet Gasgoo reports. During Xpeng’s Q3 financial report conference in Nov 2021, XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, said the company plans to launch its own robotaxi service in the second half of 2022.
FutureCar Staff 2022-03-31 17:00 PT
Electric vehicle startup XPeng, which is one of Tesla’s biggest competitors in China, is off to a strong start in the new year. The company announced its delivered 12,992 electric vehicles in the month of January. It was the company’s fifth consecutive month of over 10,000 EV deliveries and represents a 115% increase year-over-year.
Eric Walz2022-03-10 12:30 PT
China’s “big three” New Energy Passenger Vehicle (NEPV) startups XPeng, Li Auto and NIO Inc are all gaining ground on Tesla in China. In Nov 2021 for example, Xpeng reported its second consecutive month of record electric vehicle sales, which topped 10,000 for each month. Although NIO outsold its rivals for the first eleven months of 2021, the automaker failed to hold on to its lead and finished in fourth place respectively.
Eric Walz2022-03-06 11:00 PT
XPeng Announces its Q3 Financial Results, Continues to Post Record EV Sales
Electric carmaker and Tesla challenger XPeng Inc. continues to post record sales in China's growing EV market. The company announced its Q3 financial results for the three months ending Sept 30, 2021 and it's another record breaking quarter.
FutureCar Staff 2021-12-30 09:45 PT
XPeng Unveils its New NVIDIA-Powered G9 Electric Flagship SUV, the Company’s 4th Model
Electric vehicle startup and Tesla challenger XPeng Inc. unveiled its fourth electric vehicle, the flagship G9 SUV, at the 19th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The full-size luxury-electric SUV, was conceived and designed for both domestic Chinese and international markets as Xpeng continues its expansion outside of its home country of China.
Eric Walz2021-12-26 11:30 PT
China’s XPeng, which is emerging as a leading electric vehicle startup and rival to Tesla, is shipping its new P5 electric fastback without the millimeter wave radar units that support its advanced driver assist system (ADAS) due to the ongoing semiconductor shortages. Until the radar unit becomes available, XPeng has designed two optional car delivery solutions for P5 customers.
FutureCar Staff 2021-12-05 11:00 PT
XPeng’s Urban Air Mobility Affiliate HT Aero to Raise $500+ Million in Series A Funding Round
HT Aero, an urban air mobility (UAM) company and an affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng Inc., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a consortium of investors to raise over US$500 million in Series A funding. It will be the largest single-tranche fundraising to date in Asia’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector.
Eric Walz2021-11-25 10:45 PT
Tesla Challenger XPeng Celebrates the Production of its 100,000th Electric Vehicle
Chinese electric automaker XPeng, which is emerging as one of the country’s top EV startups and a strong challenger to Tesla in the world’s biggest auto market, has reached a major milestone. The company celebrated the production of its 100,000th electric vehicle on Monday.
Eric Walz2021-11-17 09:05 PT
China’s XPeng Reports its Highest Ever Monthly Electric Vehicle Deliveries in September
As one of the world’s newest electric vehicle startups, China’s Xpeng Inc continues to report growing sales numbers as it looks to take on Tesla and others in the growing EV segment. XPeng reported its highest ever monthly deliveries in September, resulting in a 48% jump in sales for Q3 compared to Q2.
FutureCar Staff 2021-11-07 08:45 PT
Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng unveiled its latest vehicle on Wednesday, the P5 fastback. The fully electric P5 will compete with models like the Tesla Model 3 in China, which is the world’s biggest auto market. The P5 is also the world’s first production vehicle equipped with automotive-grade lidar technology for autonomous driving.
Eric Walz2021-10-22 15:45 PT
Tesla Challenger XPeng to Officially Launch the P5 Sedan, its 3rd Electric Model, on Sept 15
Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng will officially launch its third battery-powered model on Sept 15 named the P5. It will be the world’s first production vehicle equipped with lidar technology from the factory to support autonomous driving. The company first unveiled the P5 in April at the annual Auto Shanghai car show. Deliveries to customers will start in October.
FutureCar Staff 2021-10-17 16:00 PT
Tesla Challenger XPeng’s August Electric Vehicle Deliveries Jump 172% Year-on-Year
Chinese electric vehicle startup Xpeng continues to post big sales numbers in China, which is the world’s biggest auto market. The EV startup delivered 7,214 vehicles in August 2021, representing an increase of 172% from a year ago. Xpeng’s growing sales in China have resulted in increased competition for Tesla.
FutureCar Staff 2021-10-09 15:30 PT
Tesla Challenger XPeng is Now Shipping its Flagship P7 Electric Sedan to Norway
Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng is shipping its second electric vehicle to Norway, a country with the world’s highest EV adoption rate. It marks the first time that XPeng is exported its flagship P7 to a market outside China, another major step in the company’s global expansion to establish an international market presence as its looks to take on Tesla.
Eric Walz2021-09-30 13:30 PT
Tesla challenger XPeng to Double its Manufacturing Capacity in China to Meet Growing Demand
Chinese electric vehicle startup XPeng plans to double its manufacturing capacity as it takes on segment leader Tesla and others in the world’s biggest auto market with its smart, connected vehicles. The new plant will double Xpeng’s annual vehicle production capacity from 100,000 to 200,000 electric vehicles.
Eric Walz2021-09-24 08:45 PT
The Refreshed P7 Smart Sedan From Tesla Challenger XPeng Revealed in New Patent Images
The first patent images of the refreshed P7 Smart Sedan from Chinese EV startup and Tesla rival XPeng were revealed online this week by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The refreshed P7 will be powered by a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack supplied by Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL).
Eric Walz2021-09-19 15:45 PT
Competition in the electric vehicle space is heating up for Tesla in China, with new startups XPeng and NIO Inc. delivering stylish, tech-laden, yet affordable electric vehicles. Tesla challenger XPeng just unveiled its refreshed G3i, which offers autonomous driving capability and self-parking. It costs around half the price of a Tesla Model Y.
Eric Walz2021-08-15 09:45 PT
LG Develops ‘Invisible' Speaker Sound Technology That Could Revolutionize In-Vehicle Audio
Eric WalzDec 28, 2022 10:45 AM PT
Toyota's Redesigned Prius May Get More Drivers Behind the Wheel of a Hybrid Vehicle
FutureCar Staff Dec 25, 2022 12:50 PM PT
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