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XPeng Challenges Tesla’s AI Dominance | Durham News
Elon Musk’s Tesla is betting big on AI-driven robots and self-driving tech as its next growth engine—but a fierce rival, XPeng, is quietly closing the gap with a bold “physical AI” strategy. While Tesla spends billions in-house on robotics and AI infrastructure, XPeng is investing just one billion this year, collaborating with giants like Volkswagen, and even open-sourcing its AI model. Their timelines are surprisingly aligned: Tesla aims for limited Optimus robot production by late summer, while XPeng targets mass robot manufacturing by end-2026—and its CEO just took a robotaxi ride. XPeng’s…
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