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☆ Xpeng's CEO says most Chinese carmakers will not survive the next decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But Xpeng's CEO, He Xiaopeng, says most Chinese carmakers will not exist in 10 years. He predicted that only seven major car companies would eventually be left in China. Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng doesn't think most Chinese carmakers will survive the next decade. AdvertisementMercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius took a similar position to He when asked about the threat posed by Chinese EV makers at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference in October. Chinese carmakers like BYD have also attempted to conquer the global electric vehicle market.

Persons: Xiaopeng, Ola Källenius, Källenius, Stephen Dyer, BYD, Brian Gu Organizations: EV, Singaporean, The Straits Times, Business, CNA, Benz, Berlin Global, Getty, —, Wall Street Journal, Research, BI Locations: China, Xpeng, Thailand, Brazil

☆ Tesla's Chinese EV competitors are racing to build their own Optimus rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla's Chinese rivals are building their own humanoid robots to rival Tesla. EV startup Xpeng unveiled its Iron humanoid robot at its AI day event this month. The company said Iron was already deployed in its factories, joining BYD and Nio in using humanoid robots to build cars. AdvertisementTesla is facing fierce competition in China from local EV makers — and now they're building their own versions of Elon Musk's Optimus robot. AdvertisementThe scramble to incorporate humanoid robots comes as Elon Musk touts Tesla's Optimus robot.

Persons: Iron, —, Tesla, Elon, Xpeng, Ubtech, Walker, BYD, Elon Musk, Tesla's Organizations: Service, —, Aircraft, Dongfeng Motors, EV, Elon Locations: BYD, China, Tesla

☆ Three China stocks that analysts are watching for longer-term opportunities
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

For many, the reaction among investors only reinforced the need to look at longer-term opportunities in individual stocks that haven't changed. About half of Xpeng's 20,000-plus deliveries in each of the past two months have come from its lower-priced Mona M03 car. In the consumer sector, Macquarie's top pick is Yum China , which operates Pizza Hut and KFC in China. Yum China on Nov. 4 reported third-quarter earnings, showing operating profit grew by 15% year-on-year to $371 million. "You have to be very willing to suffer the negative sentiment to invest in China," Ren said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Shanghair, Liqian Ren, Ren doesn't, Ren, Anta, Fila, CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Finance, U.S, CSI, Adidas, Fila, Baidu, Macquarie, KFC Locations: China, Hong Kong, WisdomTree, U.S

☆ JPMorgan issues short-term buy call on China electric car stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Analyst Nick Lai, who has an overweight rating on the Chinese electric vehicle maker, added Xpeng to the Wall Street bank's positive catalyst watch list in a 17-page report out Sunday. This comes amid JPMorgan's forecast that EREVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles combined will make up about 60% of the new energy vehicle market by 2030 – almost double last year's figure. Another event that could drive the stock higher is Xpeng's third-quarter results next month, which Lai thinks will show expanded gross profit margins. Heading into 2025, Xpeng should see more volume growth, JPMorgan said, with the bank forecasting 72% volume growth in 2025. As a result, Xpeng should see positive free cash flow next year and a profit in 2026, according to Lai.

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☆ China's EV giants shine at Europe's largest auto show while local rivals despair
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

China's EV giants left their European rivals in the dust at the continent's biggest auto show. AdvertisementAutomakers flocked to Paris for Europe's largest motor show this week — and China's EV giants were the star attraction. The booth of Chinese EV firm Xpeng was dominated by the company's flying car prototype, which hung from the ceiling. European automakers despairAmong the local automakers at the event, the atmosphere was less positive. Leapmotor CEO Zhu Jiangming and Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares unveil the Leapmotor B10 at the Paris Motor Show.

Persons: Leapmotor, —, Xpeng, Xiaopeng, Brian Gu, Gu, Oliver Zipse, Luca de Meo, Zhu Jiangming, Carlos Tavares, MAGALI COHEN, Hans Lucas, Ram, Tavares, " Tavares Organizations: EV, Paris, Service, European Union, BYD, Business, BMW, Renault, Leapmotor, Getty, Jeep, Fiat Locations: Paris, Europe, China

☆ This Chinese EV maker is up for a battle with Elon Musk in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Chinese EV startup Xpeng is relishing the prospect of testing its tech against Tesla. Like other Chinese EV companies, Xpeng is blocked from entering the US market by tariffs. Meanwhile, Tesla has been trying to get approval to sell its autonomous driving tech in China. It will face brutal competition in China, with many EV makers marketing their own autonomous driving systems. Xpeng has enjoyed booming sales in China's red-hot EV market in recent months, posting record monthly deliveries in September.

Persons: Tesla, —, Xpeng, Brian Gu, Elon Musk's, Joe Biden, Gu, Xiaopeng Organizations: Tesla, Service, Tesla's, Paris, EV, China's EV Locations: China, Guangzhou, Europe

☆ Xpeng president says Chinese EV firm remains committed to Europe despite pressure from tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union's tariffs, according to a top company official. Reflecting on the EU's decision to adopt higher tariffs on Chinese EV imports, Gu said that this has put "a lot of pressure" on its business model. He didn't confirm whether Xpeng plans to pass the costs of tariffs on to its customers. Longer term, Gu said that Xpeng plans to become "more local" in Europe, ramping up its manufacturing capabilities in the region. The development was a major blow to the Chinese EV industry, which has been making significant inroads into Europe over the last several years.

Persons: Brian Gu, CNBC's Charlotte Reed, Gu, Xpeng Organizations: Paris, CNBC Locations: Europe, China

☆ 3 of China's Tesla rivals had a record month, putting pressure on Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chinese Tesla rivals Zeekr, Xpeng, and Li Auto announced record monthly deliveries this week. That puts pressure on Tesla, which is also expected to announce strong numbers on Wednesday. Elon Musk's automaker is facing fierce competition in China, with rivals rolling out their own cheap EVs. Advertisement3 of Tesla's Chinese EV rivals have had a very good month — and they've thrown down a gauntlet for Elon Musk. Chinese EV makers Li Auto, Zeekr, and Xpeng all announced record September deliveries this week, putting pressure on Tesla as it prepares to release its own numbers on Wednesday.

Persons: Zeekr, Elon, —, Elon Musk, Li Auto, Xpeng, Tesla, Li, catchup Organizations: Li Auto, Elon Musk's, Service, EV, Li, Wall Street, London Stock Exchange, Reuters Locations: China

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of Disney with a buy rating and a price target that implies more than 20% upside. Elsewhere, Piper Sandler raised its price target on Uber, calling for nearly 25% upside. Analyst Jonna Kim simultaneously raised her price target to $30 from $28, citing a likelihood in earnings upside. As a catalyst, Kim cited "potential upside to FY24 Street estimates given solid topline momentum combined with margin expansion on continued inventory & expense management." — Lisa Kailai Han 5:41 a.m.: Goldman Sachs initiates Disney with a buy rating Disney has room for upside growth ahead, according to Goldman Sachs.

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☆ Chinese EV maker Xpeng aims to deliver its first flying car in 2026
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article XPEV9868-HK Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTXpeng's "Land Aircraft Carrier" vehicle has a flying passenger drone hidden inside the truck. XPENG AEROHTXpeng AeroHT, an affilaite of Xpeng , aims to deliver its flying car to customers in 2026, the Chinese electric vehicle maker's co-president told CNBC on Friday, Last year, Xpeng AeroHT introduced the Land Aircraft Carrier — a large truck with a flying two-seater passenger electric drone inside. The flying car can detach from the truck, and people can then get into the drone and fly it. Xpeng said this year that the flying car is currently going through a certification process with the Chinese aviation regulator. The 2026 timeline is slightly later than the fourth-quarter 2025 delivery target that Xpeng had previously touted.

Persons: Xpeng AeroHT, Brian Gu, Xpeng, Gu, Xiaopeng Organizations: HK, CNBC, Aircraft Locations: Xpeng

☆ Elon Musk will face intense competition if he tries to bring Tesla's full self-driving technology to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk has moved closer to getting full self-driving technology approved in China, reports suggest. One local EV boss welcomed the move, saying regulators should "let a hundred flowers bloom." Tesla has moved closer to securing approval to operate its full self-driving technology in China, according to multiple reports, after CEO Elon Musk made a surprise visit to the country over the weekend. Getting FSD approved for China would be a massive win for Musk, who has bet Tesla's future on self-driving cars and robotaxis. AdvertisementMany of Tesla's local rivals are rolling out their own versions of Tesla's Autopilot, which is available in China, and full self-driving technology as competition rages in the country's EV market.

Persons: Elon Musk, Tesla, —, Elon, Musk, XPeng's, William Li, Xiaopeng, EVs, Warren Organizations: EV, Service, Huawei, Xiaomi, Weibo, Bloomberg Locations: China, Guangzhou

BEIJING — Chinese electric car start-ups Nio and Xpeng are turning to a lower-priced segment of the market with plans to release newly branded cars this year. Nio's first such mass market car will be an SUV cheaper than Tesla 's Model Y, CEO William Li told CNBC's Eunice Yoon on Thursday. The Tesla SUV starts at 249,900 yuan ($35,197) in China. Like many early entrants to China's electric car market, U.S.-listed Nio targeted the premium market when it launched about a decade ago. The new cars come amid an intense price war in China's new energy car market, which includes battery-only and hybrid-powered vehicles.

Persons: William Li, Nio's, Eunice Yoon, Li Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Tesla, Volkswagen Locations: BEIJING, China, U.S

☆ Xpeng's Gu says robotaxis won’t be a real business for at least five years
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A Xpeng G9 is displayed at a store in a mall in Beijing on Feb. 29, 2024. BEIJING — Self-driving taxis won't be a significant business for at least five years, Xpeng Vice Chairman and Co-President Brian Gu said Thursday. While robotaxis will be transformative for mobility if they become prevalent, "to have a real, full-fledged commercial operation. I think it's more than 5 years away," Gu told reporters on the sidelines of the Beijing auto show. "Right now it's not something that we are considering when we are launching and planning the sales," he said.

Persons: Brian Gu, Elon Musk, Tesla, Gu Organizations: BEIJING — Locations: Beijing, BEIJING

☆ Morgan Stanley recommends buying this trio of Chinese EV makers after 2024 pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

On the other hand, BYD (equal weight) will likely face another round of downward revisions from analysts due to market saturation in China, Hsiao wrote. "Although the macroeconomic and operational environment is certainly challenging, we think the negative forces influencing the trio of EV stocks are more or less [already reflected] in stock prices," Hsiao told clients. Li Auto has booked several profitable quarters in a row, demonstrating solid execution of model launches and effective cost management, Hsiao told clients. Morgan Stanley has boosted total sales volume for the company by 12% in 2024 and 8% in 2025, reflecting stronger demand for new models. Morgan Stanley has a price target of $10 for Nio's ADRs, equal to roughly 72% upside from the previous close of $5.80.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Tim Hsiao, Hsiao, Li Auto, Li, Xpeng, Xpeng's, Nio's ADRs Organizations: Li Locations: China, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia

☆ Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 people, invest in AI as CEO warns intense EV rivalry may end in 'bloodbath'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

VCG | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesXpeng plans to hire 4,000 new people and invest in artificial intelligence technology, according to the company's CEO, who warned of intense competition in the electric vehicle space which could end in a "bloodbath." Xpeng has a driver assistance system called Xpilot which allows its cars to carry out some functions semi-autonomously. The CEO also said Xpeng intends to launch around 30 new or upgraded cars over the next three years. This year, the firm will launch its first models in the price segment of over 300,000 yuan and at 150,000 yuan. Xpeng, like other electric carmakers, has been battling in a price war in China which was sparked by Tesla.

Persons: Xpeng, Tesla, Xiaopeng Organizations: HK, Shanghai International Automobile Industry, National Exhibition, Center, Visual China, Getty, Xpeng, CNBC, carmakers Locations: Shanghai, China

☆ China's Xpeng claims its latest EV model could be an industry 'game changer'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Sheila Chiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

watch nowChinese electric vehicle company Xpeng told CNBC on Friday that its newly launched X9 model could be a "game changer" for the industry. Xpeng launched the X9 large 7-seater EV on Jan. 1, a car built on its SEPA2.0 architecture for the Chinese market. Xpeng's new launch comes as several domestic EV players such as Nio , Huawei and Zeekr recently revealed new electric vehicles. Stiff competitionCompetition is intensifying in the Chinese EV market, with BYD, Li Auto and Geely among the small number of players that have hit their annual sales targets. Gu is optimistic on China's EV market in 2024 despite challenges, saying that "2024 will be a very competitive year" with new model and brand launches.

Persons: Xpeng, Brian Gu, Emily Tan, Gu, Zeekr, Xpeng Xpeng, Guangdong Huitian, Li Auto, Vincent Sun, Xpeng Nio, Li, BYD, Tesla, TrendForce Organizations: CNBC, Jan, EV, Huawei, Guangdong Huitian, Li Auto Locations: China, Europe, Guangdong, U.S

☆ Chinese EV maker Xpeng's operating loss widens on costs tied to production ramp-up
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A sign of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng Motors is pictured at its booth in a shopping mall in Beijing, China November 3, 2023. Its year-earlier operating loss was 2.18 billion yuan. Revenue for the quarter came in at 8.53 billion yuan, missing analysts' estimates of 8.55 billion yuan. Chinese EV makers have been exporting vehicles to Europe where they get higher prices on their cars than in the domestic market. ($1 = 7.2423 Chinese yuan renminbi)Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'SilvaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Tingshu Wang, Xpeng, Harshita Mary Varghese, Anil D'Silva Organizations: XPeng, REUTERS, HK, U.S, Tesla, Visible Alpha, Revenue, EV, European Commission, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, Europe, Bengaluru

☆ Chinese EV startups Xpeng, Li Auto deliver a record number of cars in October
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Xpeng reveals its G6 SUV at a major auto show in Shanghai on April 18, 2023. BEIJING — Chinese electric car companies Xpeng and Li Auto each delivered a record number of cars in October, according to company releases late Wednesday. Xpeng said it delivered 20,002 cars last month. Li Auto's monthly deliveries remained far ahead of its immediate peers at 40,422 cars in October. Nio said it delivered 16,074 cars in October, up slightly from the prior month but below the 20,462 vehicle deliveries reported for July.

Persons: Xpeng, Li, Nio Organizations: Li Auto Locations: Shanghai, BEIJING, That's

☆ Tesla rival Xpeng presses ahead with driver-assist rollout in China, Europe
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An Xpeng G9 electric vehicle at the Xpeng pavilion in the Open Space area during the Munich Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 5, 2023. BEIJING — Chinese electric car company Xpeng said this week it plans to roll out driver-assist technology in Europe by the end of next year, and remains on track with plans to expand the tech to 50 cities in China by year-end. U.S.-based Tesla 's version for city streets — called Full Self-Driving Beta — has yet to be released in China and it's unclear how many of the driver-assist features are available in Europe. Xpeng needs time to test and localize its driver-assist software in Europe, Brian Gu, honorary vice chairman of Xpeng's board of directors and co-president, told reporters Wednesday. He said the startup is cooperating with EU regulators on their recently announced probe into subsidies at Chinese electric vehicle companies, and the company is taking a "stringent approach" to comply with Europe's GDPR data protection rules.

Persons: Xpeng, Tesla, Brian Gu Locations: Munich, Germany, BEIJING, Europe, China, U.S

☆ Chinese EV maker Xpeng says vice president suspended for investigation related to corruption
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

A woman walks past a showroom of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng in Beijing, China February 4, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Xpeng Inc FollowBEIJING, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng (9868.HK) said its vice president Li Feng has been suspended for an investigation related to corruption, according to a company statement on Tuesday. "The incident affected a small area and did not affect business and production links," the statement said. Xpeng has been strengthening supply chain management this year and some supply chain staff have been investigated, the statement added. Reporting by Qiaoyi Li, Zhang Yan and Brenda Goh; Editing by Andrew HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Florence, Li Feng, Li, Xpeng, Qiaoyi Li, Zhang Yan, Brenda Goh, Andrew Heavens Organizations: REUTERS, Inc, BEIJING, HK, Media, Thomson Locations: XPeng, Beijing, China

☆ Exclusive: China's Nio explores investment, tech alliances with Mercedes - sources
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Nio, when contacted, denied it talked to Mercedes on a collaboration, calling it "untrue", without elaborating. Mercedes said in a separate response that there were no collaboration plans with Nio at the moment. Chinese EV companies may also be able to navigate potential trade barriers better by forging such tie-ups. Nio, whose investors include Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings (0700.HK), has publicly called for more such tie-ups with established automakers. ($1 = 7.3127 Chinese yuan renminbi)Reporting by Zhang Yan and Brenda Goh; Additional reporting by Ilona Wissenbach in Frankfurt; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: William Li, Ola Kaellenius, Nio, Mercedes, Leapmotor, Elon Musk, Tesla, Nio's Li, Zhang Yan, Brenda Goh, Ilona Wissenbach, Muralikumar Organizations: HK, Mercedes, Benz, Nio, EV, Volkswagen, SAIC, Audi, VW's, Tencent Holdings, Thomson Locations: SHANGHAI, China, Tesla, Frankfurt

☆ China EV adviser sees tech tie-ups resolving EU trade conflicts
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Robotic arms assemble cars in the production line for Leapmotor's electric vehicles at a factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, China, April 26, 2023. Meanwhile, European automakers can also leverage China's EV technologies to accelerate their transition to electrification, he added. Chinese EV maker Xpeng (9868.HK) in July struck a deal with Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) to jointly build two new models based on Xpeng's EV platform in China. Others, like LeapMotor (9863.HK) are also seeking to license its EV technologies to foreign partners. Chinese battery maker CATL (300750.SZ) has been ramping up its German plant and is building another site in Hungary.

Persons: Dong Yang, EVs, Ursula von der Leyen, Zhang Yan, Brenda Goh, David Evans Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, European Commission, EV, China's Ministry of Machinery, BAIC Group, Gang, Munich IAA, European, Xpeng, HK, Volkswagen, Thomson Locations: Jinhua, Zhejiang province, China, Europe, Munich, Hungary

☆ Chinese electric carmakers ramp up push overseas, setting up clash with U.S., European auto giants
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Arjun Kharpal | CNBCMunich, GERMANY — The IAA in Munich, Germany is one of Europe's most high-profile auto shows. And it was dominated by Chinese electric car firms looking to expand their presence on the continent and challenge incumbents from BMW to Ford in the new era of battery-powered vehicles. But a slowing market at home, due to tepid consumer spending after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, coupled with an attractive market in Europe, has seen Chinese firms launch cars abroad and expand their footprint. Many of the European carmakers have been seen lagging in their push into EVs at a time when Chinese players have launched dozens of new vehicles. watch nowThe entrance of Chinese firms into Europe is seen as a threat to big automakers who have been perceived to be moving too slow on EVs.

Persons: BYD, Arjun Kharpal, Daniel Roeska, Roeska, Zhu Jiangming, Warren Buffett, Xpeng, Brian Gu, Gu, Bernstein, Tesla, Mercedes, Xpeng's Gu Organizations: CNBC, BMW, Ford, EV, Bernstein Research, Leapmotor, Tesla, IAA Locations: Europe, Munich, Germany, CNBC Munich, GERMANY, China, Hangzhou, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Guangzhou, EVs

☆ Tesla shares close down 5% after price cuts, Model 3 refresh
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Lora Kolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Tesla shares dropped 5% Friday after the electric car company cut prices on some models in the U.S. and reduced the price for its premium driver assistance software. Tesla is also cutting prices for inventory vehicles in the U.S., including its entry-level Model 3 sedan, luxury Model S sedan and the Model X SUV. In China, Tesla is reducing the price of the Model S and Model X about 7%. The price cut for some Model X cars in the U.S. makes the SUV eligible for a $7,500 tax break for qualified buyers. The base Model 3 refresh comes with an approximately 12% higher price tag in China compared to its predecessor.

Persons: Tesla, It's, Elon Musk, Han, Musk Organizations: Tesla, Traffic, Bank of America, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, BYD Locations: U.S, China, Tesla China, Manhattan, Austin , Texas

☆ Chinese EV startup Xpeng shares soar 13% after announcing $744 million deal with Didi
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Chinese electric car company Xpeng said Monday it is buying Didi's smart electric car development business in an exchange of shares worth $744 million. watch nowThe startup's deal with Didi comes as many companies look for ways to grab a slice of China's growing but highly competitive electric car market. Still operating at a lossThe deals come as traditional auto giants have the cash that electric car startups lack. The Didi electric car business — held by a subsidiary called Da Vinci Auto Co. — has also racked up losses. The unit had net assets of 937 million yuan as of June 30.

Persons: Didi, Xpeng, MONA, Li Auto, — Organizations: Visual China, Getty, Volkswagen, VW, Xpeng, Li, Vinci Locations: Shanghai, BEIJING, Xpeng, Hong Kong, China

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