Energy & Cleantech02 MAY 2026Source: CnEVPost, CnEVPost, Electrek

Xpeng's VLA 2.0 and flagship GX SUV signal a credible recovery arc

THE SIGNAL · the signal · Energy & Cleantech

Xpeng delivered 31,011 vehicles in April—up 13% month-on-month—while independent testing confirms its VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system now matches Tesla's Full Self-Driving performance in Chinese urban conditions, narrowing two competitive gaps simultaneously.

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Energy & Cleantech02 MAY 2026

Beijing Coordinates Nuclear, EV, and Grid Robotics Into a Single Energy Security Doctrine

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China's E-Bike Giants Face Structural Margin Collapse Beyond Cyclical Pressure

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Energy & Cleantech02 MAY 2026

U.S. Sanctions Hit Hengli Petrochemical's Core Refining Subsidiary Over Iran Oil

Washington has placed Hengli Refining and Chemical Co., Ltd. (Dalian), the core wholly-owned subsidiary of A-share listed Hengli Petrochemical (600346.SH), on the U.S.