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An interview with the boss of Xpeng
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If you can make a robo-vacuum, you can make a car

The Chinese electric-vehicle giant is struggling to stay ahead in an industry defined by software

Government enthusiasm and cheap technology are giving it an edge

What a trip to Chinese electric car company Xpeng's new headquarters shows about how the automaker's international ambitions.

Responsive regulation—and lots of experiments

But partnering with local companies carries big risks