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Volkswagen and Chinese EV maker XPeng collaborated on software for China's electric vehicles.
Volkswagen and XPeng developed car software in 18 months, much faster than Germany's usual timeline.
KEY POINTS
- Foreign automakers increasingly rely on Chinese partners' technology and EV platforms for new models.
- China-developed vehicles like Nissan N7 and Dacia Spring are now exported to global markets.
- Foreign brands' competitiveness improvements are largely attributed to in-China R&D and technology partnerships.
- China's integrated automotive ecosystem is difficult for foreign automakers to replicate outside the country.
COMPANIES
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