China Tesla rival Xpeng secures approval for Hong Kong IPO
Chinese smart electric car maker reportedly approved to list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the latest US-listed Chinese company to list closer to home.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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