The EV firm’s billionaire founder He Xiaopeng and other backers are betting large they can overcome regulatory hurdles and capture a slice of what’s been touted as a US$1 trillion (RM4.43 trillion) market that could redefine how we move around.
The crowd of hundreds roared in Mandarin as the gull-winged two-seater aircraft rose and hovered roughly 30m above their heads, before smoothly lowering back down to Earth. “Make us Chinese proud in Dubai!” several of the more enthusiastic shouted in unison.