Autonomous Vehicles

Lower costs and higher utilization are improving unit economics, but not enough to bring the company out of the red.

CEO He Xiaopeng said a leap from Level 2 to Level 4 autonomy is feasible.

Operating one of the largest robovan fleets globally, Zelos expects to break even once it reaches a fleet size of 50,000 vehicles.

The term has left the industry divided, with definitions shaped as much by marketing as by technical consensus.

A focus on partnerships, chip flexibility, and execution has kept the company in contention.

Through its Apollo Go unit and local partner AutoGo, the company is rolling out commercial robotaxi operations in the UAE capital.

The Huawei-led alliance has begun testing in Chongqing and Hefei, marking a step forward for conditional autonomy.

Trials are underway even as narrow roads and competition from buses pose potential hurdles.