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The Chinese electric-vehicle giant is struggling to stay ahead in an industry defined by software
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An interview with the boss of Xpeng

Foreign carmakers are localising their operations in the country

But partnering with local companies carries big risks

Governments are tempting a shift back to petrol

The resulting flood of exports will be good news for consumers. Less so for the world’s carmakers

Responsive regulation—and lots of experiments