He Xiaopeng

The robot wars just acquired a software platform twist. While Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) builds Optimus as a closed ecosystem tightly controlled from the stack to the sensors, XPeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV) is steering sharply in the other direction. On its third-quarter earnings call, CEO He Xiaopeng said the...

Elon Musk wasn't the only electric car CEO showing off humanoid robots and flying cars last week. At XPeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV) AI Day last week, CEO He Xiaopeng unveiled Iron, a humanoid robot prototype that instantly drew comparisons to Tesla Inc's (NASDAQ:TSLA) Optimus. Track TSLA stock here. Tesla...

He Xiaopeng, the cofounder of XPeng (NYSE:XPEV), has revealed that the sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with advanced “hands-off” driver assist features have seen a significant surge in China over the past decade, outperforming Western markets. What Happened: During...

Chinese EV maker and Tesla Inc. rival XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) will reportedly hire over 6,000 workers in the coming year. What Happened: XPeng will hire more than 6,000 workers in 2025 in light of the increased competition expected next year, Reuters reported, citing an internal letter dated Tuesday from...

Chinese EV maker Xpeng Inc.’s (NYSE:XPEV) Chairman He Xiaopeng on Wednesday provided details on its modular flying car called Land Aircraft Carrier, including its sales timeline and driving ease. What Happened: The Land Aircraft Carrier has two parts – a ground module and an air module...

Xpeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV) CEO He Xiaopeng on Monday said that 2025 will be the “ChatGPT moment” for fully autonomous driving, after testing out Tesla Inc.’s full self-driving (FSD) technology and Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Waymo’s autonomous driving technologies. What Happened: ...

Chinese EV maker Xpeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) on Thursday offered rival company’s CEO Elon Musk a test driver of its advanced driver assistance system on his next trip to China. The offer came on the heels of XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng testing Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) full self-driving (FSD)...

XPeng Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEV) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company reported April delivery figures Wednesday. Here's a look at what's going on.  What To Know: XPeng delivered 9,393 EVs in April, representing a 33% increase year-over-year, up 4% over the prior month. The company...

Chinese EV maker XPeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV) showcased its bipedal robot at its fifth annual Tech Day held in Guangzhou on Tuesday. The Optimus Rival: “From our next-generation flying cars to humanoid robots, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and spearheading future mobility...

XPeng Aeroht said on Friday that the company has developed a multi-parachute rescue system for its X2 flying car. The flying car company is affiliated with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV). What Happened: “XPENG AEROHT’s self-developed multi-parachute rescue system for...

Xpeng Inc (NYSE: XPEV) chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng believes Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) CarPlay is a good solution for the current generation of cars, but not for the next generation of smart cars, CnEVpost reported on Wednesday, citing the executive’s social media post. What...

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng, Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) has signed an agreement that would secure additional funding for the company to fuel growth. What Happened: XPeng agreed with the Agricultural Bank of China, a state-owned bank, for a comprehensive credit line of up to 7.5 billion yuan ($1.14...

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) may finally be preparing to restart operations at its Giga Shanghai, with multiple reports pointing to some degree of reopening by the unfolding week. What Happened: The latest rumor doing the rounds is that Tesla is eying something called a "closed-loop production...

Chinese EV startup XPeng, Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) has joined its peers in pushing back the launch schedule of its new model, although the reason(s) thereof remains unclear. What Happened: XPeng's fourth vehicle model, the G9 SUV, will likely make its appearance only in June, CnEVPost reported,...

Xpeng Inc (NYSE: XPEV) co-founder and CEO He Xiaopeng said on Monday the electric vehicle maker is targeting a gross margin of 25% or more in the medium and long term. What Happened: Xpeng’s gross margin, a closely followed metric, fell to 12% in the fourth quarter...