XPENG Takes on UNECE Role to Advance Global Collaboration on Automated Driving

XPENG will serve as OICA Secretary of a newly established UNECE task force, bringing together regulators, technical experts and industry representatives to share real-world experience and insights on automated driving.

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPENG has taken on a key international role in advancing global collaboration on automated driving through the newly established Task Force on Exchange of Scenario-Relevant Information (TF-ESRI), under GRVA/WP.29 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

XPENG is serving as the OICA Secretary for TF-ESRI, supporting the coordination and administration of the task force and helping facilitate the exchange of information and experience among participants. OICA, the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, represents the global automotive industry in international discussions on vehicle standards and regulations.

Co-chaired by France and China, TF-ESRI brings together regulators, approval authorities, technical experts and industry representatives from around the world to share real-world experience and insights relevant to automated driving. XPENG will work alongside the SAE Secretary in supporting the task force. SAE International is a global association representing engineering and technical professionals, bringing additional expertise and perspectives to the discussions.

The appointment has the full support of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the industry association that XPENG represents within OICA. It reflects XPENG's active engagement in international discussions on automated driving and CAAM's commitment to strengthening global cooperation and knowledge sharing in intelligent and automated vehicle technologies.

Supporting International Collaboration on Automated Driving

As automated driving technologies continue to evolve, systems are being developed and tested across increasingly diverse road and traffic environments.

TF-ESRI provides a platform for participants from different regions to share practical experience and information, including road environments, traffic behaviours, safety performance, incident investigations and operational experience. By bringing together regulators, approval authorities, technical experts and industry representatives, the task force can help build a broader understanding of automated driving across markets.

XPENG will work alongside the SAE Secretary in supporting the task force. SAE International is a global association focused on engineering and technical standards, bringing additional technical expertise and perspectives to the discussions. Together, the two secretariats will help facilitate the exchange of information and experience among participants.

Supporting the Safe Deployment of Automated Driving

The need for this kind of international exchange is growing as automated driving regulations such as UN R185 and GTR26 move into the implementation phase, and the industry prepares for wider deployment.

Automated driving systems will encounter different road networks, traffic patterns and operating conditions across markets. Sharing experience from these environments can help stakeholders better understand the range of scenarios these systems may face and the safety considerations involved.

Such exchanges can support the development, testing, approval and operation of automated driving systems, while helping developers, operators, regulators and approval authorities prepare for deployment in different markets, including future autonomous mobility services.

Contributing to a Global Knowledge-Sharing Framework

TF-ESRI provides an opportunity for stakeholders around the world to learn from one another and build a broader understanding of the real-world operating conditions and safety challenges associated with automated driving.

Working alongside the French and Chinese co-chairs, SAE, OICA members and Contracting Parties from around the world, XPENG looks forward to supporting an open and constructive exchange of information and experience that benefits the wider automated driving ecosystem.

Through its role as OICA Secretary, XPENG will continue to contribute to international collaboration and knowledge sharing, supporting efforts toward the safe, scalable and more globally aligned deployment of automated driving technologies and future autonomous mobility services.

About XPENG

XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation of XPENG powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer, and better for users worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

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