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    XPENG Researchers and Academic Partners Introduce GroundingPI, An Open-Source Visual Perception Model For Physical AI

    By Press Release

    Developed by researchers affiliated with XPENG, Peking University, The University of Hong Kong and other academic institutions, GroundingPI introduces a perception-focused approach to foundation models for Physical AI. The 4B-parameter model achieved an average score of 73.68 across 34 perception benchmarks, outperforming GPT-6 Astra (71.54) in the research team’s evaluation. ... [continued] The post XPENG Researchers and Academic Partners Introduce GroundingPI, An Open-Source Visual Perception Model For Physical AI appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    NIO’s October Sales Meh, But 2026 Sales Up 38.5%

    By Z. S.

    NIO’s October sales were nothing like XPENG’s. Rather than soaring to record heights, they drooped. Rather than surpassing 50,000 sales (something NIO is yet to do and XPENG has done only this once), NIO scored 34,246 vehicle deliveries, the company’s lowest delivery total since April. Nonetheless, that brought the company’s ... [continued] The post NIO’s October Sales Meh, But 2026 Sales Up 38.5% appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG Sales Soar!

    By Z. S.

    XPENG had a fantabulous sales month in October. We can give you the numbers, but as you can see well enough in the chart above and below, the company’s sales soared to a whole new level last month. Reaching 50,237 vehicle deliveries, that meant 22% sales growth month over month ... [continued] The post XPENG Sales Soar! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG L05 Offers A Bit More

    By Larry Evans

    XPENG recently launched sales of the new L05 in China and began shipments to global markets. Having seen a camouflaged prototype in Munich a few months ago, I had the impression that it was basically a longer L03. Looking at the production model, other than a few added features and ... [continued] The post XPENG L05 Offers A Bit More appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG Tops Customer Satisfaction Ranking For Second Year, Beating Tesla

    By Larry Evans

    XPENG recently ranked highest in the European USCALE “EV Satisfaction Study” for the second year in a row. Not only did XPENG top the chart again, but their score improved over the previous year. The leading 82% recommendation rate ranks significantly above the 53% industry average, positioning XPENG ahead of ... [continued] The post XPENG Tops Customer Satisfaction Ranking For Second Year, Beating Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG’s Human Approach To Technology Awarded Most Popular Employer

    By Larry Evans

    XPENG has recently been named 2026 Forbes China Most Popular Employer amongst employees. This isn’t the first time XPENG has won an employer award. Having visited their campuses and seen how the company treats its employees, I can understand why. From the approachability and openness of the executives to the ... [continued] The post XPENG’s Human Approach To Technology Awarded Most Popular Employer appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG L03 With VLA 2.0 Smoothly Takes On Paris Roads

    By Larry Evans

    On my recent trip to Paris, I had the opportunity to experience NGP with VLA 2.0 in an XPENG L03. Paris roads and drivers are a bit different than my past experiences. Adapting to the traffic poses a unique challenge. I had previously sampled XPENG’s intelligent driving system in Guangzhou, ... [continued] The post XPENG L03 With VLA 2.0 Smoothly Takes On Paris Roads appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG G9L Sets Usable Premium SUV Benchmark In Europe

    By Larry Evans

    I recently attended the launch of the XPENG G9L at the Paris Motor Show. This represents XPENG bringing their latest tech in a flagship-level vehicle to Europe. This is a vehicle built in Europe and adapted to European buyers that raises the bar for what customers can expect in this ... [continued] The post XPENG G9L Sets Usable Premium SUV Benchmark In Europe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    Paris Auto Show — European OEMs Strike Back

    By José Pontes

    (But will it be enough?) The 2026 Paris Auto Show felt different this year. Despite some notable absences (BMW, MG, most Japanese OEMs…), it was bigger than in past editions. The bright, confident stands of Chinese automakers—from BYD to Geely to XPENG—signal a new era in Europe’s car market, one ... [continued] The post Paris Auto Show — European OEMs Strike Back appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG Launches “YOYO” Robotaxi

    By Z. S.

    XPENG’s autonomous driving technology has been getting better and better (see Larry’s real-world experiences with the technology in recent weeks here, here, and here). Going further down that road, XPENG has just launched a robotaxi model, YOYO. We don’t know a ton about this model yet, but there are some ... [continued] The post XPENG Launches “YOYO” Robotaxi appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG Takes on UNECE Role to Advance Global Collaboration on Automated Driving

    By Press Release

    XPENG will serve as OICA Secretary of a newly established UNECE task force, bringing together regulators, technical experts and industry representatives to share real-world experience and insights on automated driving. GUANGZHOU, China — XPENG has taken on a key international role in advancing global collaboration on automated driving through the ... [continued] The post XPENG Takes on UNECE Role to Advance Global Collaboration on Automated Driving appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG G9L Starts European Trial Production

    By Larry Evans

    Yesterday, the first XPENG G9L rolled off the trial production line in Graz, Austria, headed for the European market. The G9L will be the fourth XPENG model produced at the European plant. The G6, G9 and P7+ are currently assembled at factory, run by Magna. The same Austrian plant has ... [continued] The post XPENG G9L Starts European Trial Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    Discussing VLA 2.0 vs. FSD on Ludicrous Feed

    By Larry Evans

    Earlier this week, I joined my friends Tom, Joy, Riz and Roland on Ludicrous Feed to discuss my recent test of the XPENG L03 with VLA 2.0 vs. the Tesla Model 3 with FSD and how the two vehicles and intelligent driving systems compare. For those not familiar with Ludicrous ... [continued] The post Discussing VLA 2.0 vs. FSD on Ludicrous Feed appeared first on CleanTechnica.

  • CleanTechnica

    XPENG Hits Record Deliveries

    By Z. S.

    XPENG reached record deliveries in the third quarter of 2026. The company nearly reached record deliveries September, building on months of strong results. The company’s 41,256 vehicle deliveries in September were a 5.5% increase over August deliveries. However, they were also a 0.8% decrease compared to September 2025. Across the ... [continued] The post XPENG Hits Record Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

  • CleanTechnica

    XPENG To Launch Its Next-Gen AI Flagship G9L SUV & Showcase Its Physical AI Lineup At The 2026 Paris Motor Show

    By Press Release

    XPENG will showcase its Physical AI ecosystem spanning its technology stack, humanoid robots, flying cars and AI-defined vehicles, including the G9L, L03, P7+, G6, G9 and X9. The G9L flagship SUV will make its global launch at the Paris Motor Show, with European order books open and pricing revealed, reinforcing ... [continued] The post XPENG To Launch Its Next-Gen AI Flagship G9L SUV & Showcase Its Physical AI Lineup At The 2026 Paris Motor Show appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    VLA 2.0 vs. FSD in Amsterdam — Part 3: Comparing XPENG & Tesla

    By Larry Evans

    In the first two parts of this series, I explored the XPENG L03 with VLA 2.0 and the Tesla Model 3 with FSD from my recent test in Amsterdam. The focus of those two articles was on each intelligent driving system. However, the AI-based systems are just part of the ... [continued] The post VLA 2.0 vs. FSD in Amsterdam — Part 3: Comparing XPENG & Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    VLA 2.0 vs. FSD in Amsterdam — Part 2: Tesla Model 3

    By Larry Evans

    In the first part of this series, we rode in an XPENG L03 with VLA 2.0 in Amsterdam. For context, it is best to read that article first. In the second part, we switch to a Tesla Model 3 with FSD. While FSD is common in the US, it has ... [continued] The post VLA 2.0 vs. FSD in Amsterdam — Part 2: Tesla Model 3 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG VLA 2.0 vs. Tesla FSD in Amsterdam — Part 1: XPENG L03

    By Larry Evans

    I recently became the first person outside of XPENG to ride in a L03 prototype using XNGP with VLA 2.0 followed by a Tesla Model 3 using FSD on the same roads. Many have experienced FSD, but not on roads where VLA 2.0 is available. People have also driven or ... [continued] The post XPENG VLA 2.0 vs. Tesla FSD in Amsterdam — Part 1: XPENG L03 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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    XPENG Grows in Malaysia, & Readies G9L for Global Launch

    By Z. S.

    Raymond just covered XPENG’s launch in the Philippines earlier today, but we also have news from the past week of the company expanding significantly in Malaysia and planning the launch of the G9L in 64 markets around the world. We’d love to see XPENG launch in the United States, but ... [continued] The post XPENG Grows in Malaysia, & Readies G9L for Global Launch appeared first on CleanTechnica.

  • CleanTechnica

    XPENG Launches in the Philippines With Six EV Variants

    By Raymond Tribdino

    MANILA, Philippines — XPENG formally launched in the Philippines on Friday, September 25, with six variants of its L03 and X9, expanding its initial two-model offering to three battery-electric L03s, a range-extended version and two versions of the X9 electric MPV. Attendees called the launch at the SM Mall of ... [continued] The post XPENG Launches in the Philippines With Six EV Variants appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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