XPENG Praises Hong Kong & Preps For Autonomous Driving Tests - CleanTechnica

XPENG has expressed strong support for Hong Kong’s recent policy measures aimed at accelerating the development and commercial operation of autonomous driving technologies. The company welcomed the Chief Executive’s Policy Address, which emphasizes Hong Kong’s ambition to become a leading international innovation and technology hub by promoting unmanned and large-scale autonomous vehicle deployment. XPENG plans to actively collaborate with the Hong Kong SAR Government, leveraging its expertise in smart electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving to help build a sustainable, safer, and greener urban transportation ecosystem. A notable aspect of XPENG’s strategy is using Hong Kong as a platform to explore overseas markets, particularly right-hand drive regions, positioning the city as a testing and development hub for autonomous driving technology. XPENG’s Chairman and CEO, He Xiaopeng, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting Hong Kong’s smart city initiatives and contributing technology and experience to the autonomous driving testing and application process. This move aligns with a broader, incremental approach to expanding self-driving cars and robotaxis,