Volkswagen and Xpeng gain approval for self-driving trials in China

Volkswagen has begun Level 3 road testing in Hefei, while Xpeng has permission to operate Level 4 robotaxi services across Guangzhou, according to The Next Web. The approvals follow a safety review of autonomous driving technology and signal a renewed push toward larger-scale deployment, Bloomberg reports.

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• The Next Web: China clears VW for Level 3 tests and Xpeng for Level 4 robotaxis

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BL Bloomberg China Boosts Self-Driving Push With VW, Xpeng Technology Trials · Bloomberg News 4:50 AM

TNW The Next Web China clears VW for Level 3 tests and Xpeng for Level 4 robotaxis · Darius Popa 3:08 PM

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