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Running @Eleven_Intl for global tech clients @LorexTechnology @TencentGames @XPeng_Global @yeedi_official @CATL_official @HesaiTech

[Isa does tech & things @isadoes_]

Official pricing for the #XPENGL03 in Europe!

[Francis @francisybea]

@mweinbach @kimmonismus Thanks haha. We aren’t the lead agency on this but supporting.

[Francis @francisybea]

@mweinbach @kimmonismus Eleven International (sometimes BlueFocus) 🙏 we worked with Kim before but he may have been invited by a different team for Xpeng. Def would like to meet right after the launch event @kimmonismus if you’re sticking around for a bit.

[Francis @francisybea]

@kimmonismus Would def like to meet as we’re working with them as well and on site.

[M. Brandon Lee | THIS IS TECH TODAY @thisistechtoday]

BREAKING - EARLY EXCLUSIVE: XPENG Partners with Google Maps to Fuel Global Expansion

The global autonomous driving landscape is becoming even more competitive!

XPENG has announced a milestone global partnership with Google Maps, bringing a complete refresh of its in-car navigation and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This major upgrade will come standard in the newly debuted XPENG L03.

At the official launch event for the L03 in Munich, Germany, XPENG Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng announced that the Next-Gen AI SUV Coupe will launch simultaneously in 64 countries and regions. XPENG is building its native in-car navigation system using Google Maps’ Auto SDK for vehicles outside China, which I’m sure MANY of you will be excited about.

First in APAC to Adopt Google Maps Auto SDK
XPENG is the first automaker from the APAC region to ship a vehicle with Google Maps Auto SDK integration.

Instead of using your smartphone for basic screen mirroring, drivers get a native, custom in-car map application designed entirely by XPENG and powered directly by Google Maps.

This integration brings:
Real-time precision: Live traffic-aware guidance and highly accurate place search.
Smart EV routing: Direct in-car EV energy estimation and trip planning.
Native control: Full compatibility with voice control and multi-screen display transfer.

Laying the Foundation for Global Autonomous Driving
This partnership goes beyond finding directions. XPENG is officially utilizing Google Maps' in-vehicle Map Data Services to support its flagship full-scenario ADAS, Next Generation Pilot (NGP), as well as its foundational assist system, XPILOT ASSIST.

To scale XPENG's advanced driving systems internationally, future applications of NGP (VLA 2.0) must rely on highly accurate map data and navigation maneuvers. Google Map Data Services will serve as the cornerstone for this phased global rollout, excluding markets in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Think of it as a fusion of XPENG’s technology with Google Maps Technology to get a more robust, intelligent, powerful, and safe autonomous driving experience.

Overseas users of the XPENG L03 will be the very first to experience this upgraded, Google-powered native navigation system.

My Thoughts
I personally love and use Google Maps, so I’m glad to see this partnership, and I find it really neat how XPENG and Google Maps technology will work together.

What are your thoughts and questions on XPENG integrating Google Maps natively to power its global self-driving tech? Let me know in the replies, and I will try to find the answers to your questions.

[Ben Geskin @BenGeskin]

XPENG’s vision for Humanoid Robots is much bigger than building an impressive walking demo.

The company is developing a vertically integrated robotics platform in-house, from AI chips and operating systems to joints, hands, and motion control. The goal is to create reliable, scalable, and commercially viable Humanoid Robots.

The rollout plan: first commercial deployment in XPENG retail stores as sales guides and customer assistants in China by Q1 2027, followed by expansion to overseas markets in Q2 2027, then industrial use in factories, and eventually household applications.

XPENG also began building a dedicated humanoid robot production facility in Guangzhou in Q1 2026, targeting production of more than 1,000 IRON Humanoid Robots by the end of this year.

It’s exciting to see the company applying its AI and manufacturing expertise to humanoid robotics. The race is only getting started, and @XPENG_Global is positioning itself as one of the companies to watch.

[XPENG @XPENG_Global]

A new chapter in global mobility begins.
July 16th.
The simultaneous global launch of XPENG L03.
Launching across 8 countries worldwide.
Smarter, easier, and safer journeys await.
See you on the road.
$XPEV

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@Scobleizer @miyuselene Happy to offer some recommendations.

[Techmeme @Techmeme]

Omdia: global humanoid robot shipments rose more than 5x YoY in 2025 to ~13K units; China accounted for the vast majority, led by AgiBot shipping ~5,168 units (Bloomberg)

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Jackery marks 10 years with its wildest CES lineup yet - including a roaming robot https://t.co/ugTj9Psi76

[Marques Brownlee @MKBHD]

I lived with a Chinese EV for a few weeks to see if the hype is real. The car costs $42K, and turns out it feels like $75K+ EASILY

One of the most impressive things I've ever reviewed: https://t.co/JmA0j9qo4q

- A+ software and features. Feels like what would happen if Apple made a car
- Build quality is excellent all the way around. And materials (leathers, metals, etc) are all premium
- It crushes all the fundamentals to make it livable: 320 miles range, super comfortable seats, excellent air suspension, active noise cancellation, great displays and cameras, bright clear HUD, Self driving
- It has a MODULAR interior design (detailed in the video)
- Performance is sneaky great. This is just the "SU7 Max" spec, but 660 horsepower 0-60 in 2.8 seconds? Sheesh

[Sabrina Ortiz @sabrinaa_ortiz]

I had a great chat with Brilliant Labs' CEO @btavangar regarding the launch of new Halo AI smartglasses.🕶️

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Fate Trigger unveils new closed beta details and latest official trailer

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Shanghai-based Bc Babycare says it expects its supply chain diversification and the U.S. market potential to more than offset the impact of ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.

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