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Chinese EV Maker Xpeng to Bring Assisted-Driving Tech to Europe Next Year
- EV maker pledges it will adhere to region’s regulations
- Company executives visited partner Volkswagen in Germany
A driver tests the autonomous function on an XPeng vehicle in Guangzhou, China.
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Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc. plans to bring its driver-assistance features to Europe next year, while pledging to adhere to the region’s stringent data-protection rules.
The Guangzhou-based company aims to roll out its so-called Navigation Guided Pilot product in Europe by the end of 2024. Xpeng will be “fully compliant” with European regulations, Vice Chairman Brian Gu said Wednesday.