On a Zoom call with reporters this week, XPeng execs talked at length about some fresh semi-autonomous driving news and a bit about plans in the next couple of years. I asked whether they had a plan or rough expectation for when they think they can get to robotaxi-ready “Level … [continued]
If you haven’t been keeping up with the news regarding Tesla and a spectacle a Tesla owner created in China, it’s a really sad situation where a customer felt that she had to take extreme actions to get Tesla’s attention. Currently, the Shanghai Auto Show is in full swing. The … [continued]
MG, the iconic British car brand now owned by SAIC, will present its Cyberster two seater at the Shanghai auto show later this month.
CleanTechnica was invited to the Guangzhou Auto Show by Xpeng Motors to see the official unveiling of its sleek P7. If you haven’t heard about the P7 yet, see our previous article on it. The electric vehicle (EV) is Xpeng’s second car and resoundingly focuses on an intelligent, smart platform. The car is chock full of goodies, and the interior feels spacious, roomy, and very comfortable.
The first time I saw the Xpeng Motors P7 at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, I knew it would rank high on my list. I recently spoke with the designers of the electric vehicle (EV) to find out their motivation and inspiration for the car’s design. What they told me was different and surprising. I was even more surprised by the way the conversation took a different direction than expected. I will be at the Guangzhou Auto Show in a few days to see the official unveiling and write more about it on CleanTechnica, but this piece covers that initial interview with the designers.
Welcome to the next issue of China × Cleantech, our May 2019 edition.
Xpeng Motors is moving a step forward after announcing a stellar 2019 start by launching a pilot ride-hailing service, Pengster. Will it beef up competition or simply move mobility a nudge up? We’ll know eventually. In the meantime, Xpeng Motors is about to roll out ride hailing in the world’s biggest mobility market.
Welcome to the next issue of China x Cleantech, our April 2019 news edition. For our full China × Cleantech history, stroll over to the “Future Trends” section of our website. For the previous edition, check here.
The Auto Shanghai 2019 show was a great way to gauge how far China has come in the automotive industry. Gone are the copycat days. They’ve made way for new down-to-Earth and pragmatic Chinese mobility startups with mature goals. No double-digit growth this year, long-term viability and growth is the name of the game.
There are plenty of misconceptions running around about Chinese car quality. But with many ancient artifacts that survived thousands of years buried in the elements, it’s no wonder the Chinese can also deliver the level of quality displayed at the 2019 Shanghai auto show. Is China getting closer to the US market in terms of quality with new, smarter EV startups?
