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China’s Xpeng targets overseas robotaxi trials next year, wider rollout in 2 to 3 years

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Xpeng's Brian Gu confirmed plans to deploy its humanoid robot Iron in retail stores prior to external customer trials, marking a shift from internal testing to public-facing deployment. This follows earlier announcements about overseas robotaxi trials scheduled for next year, with a broader rollout expected within two to three years. The company is actively ramping up production to support these expanded operational timelines.

Key points

• Xpeng's Brian Gu stated plans to deploy the Iron humanoid robot into retail stores before launching external customer trials.
• Overseas robotaxi trials are scheduled for next year, with a wider rollout anticipated between two and three years from now.

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Coverage is limited to the specific interview with Brian Gu regarding Iron deployment timelines; broader market adoption data or specific trial locations remain unconfirmed.

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