SynopsisChinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has started mass production of its first robotaxi. The company aims for fully driverless operations by early 2027. This move accelerates Xpeng's focus on driverless vehicles and robotics. Pilot robotaxi operations are planned for the second half of this year. Xpeng expects to produce hundreds to thousands of these robotaxis in the coming months.Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said on Monday it had begun mass production of its first robotaxi at its Guangzhou headquarters, targeting fully driverless operations by early 2027.The Tesla rival is accelerating its shift toward driverless vehicles and humanoid robotics as competition intensifies in the world's largest auto market.The new robotaxi, built on Xpeng's GX platform, is China's first "production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies," the company said.Xpeng plans to begin pilot robotaxi operations in the second half of the year.The company will likely produce hundreds to thousands of robotaxis over the next 12 to 18 months, President Brian Gu told Reuters last month. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now
China's Xpeng begins mass production of robotaxis in Guangzhou - The Economic Times
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has started mass production of its first robotaxi. The company aims for fully driverless operations by early 2027. This move accelerates Xpeng's focus on driverless vehicles and robotics. Pilot robotaxi operations are planned for the second half of this year. Xpeng expects to produce hundreds to thousands of these robotaxis in the coming months.
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