Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-13 06:31Core Viewpoint - Xiaopeng Motors is set to release its VLA 2.0 (Vision-Language-Action) model in the next quarter, with significant pressure on its development as it is the first version [1] Group 1: VLA Model Development - Xiaopeng's chairman, He Xiaopeng, has made a special bet with the autonomous driving team, promising to establish a Chinese-style cafeteria in Silicon Valley if the VLA system matches Tesla's FSD V14.2 performance by August 30, 2026 [3] - The VLA model is seen as an advanced end-to-end solution, integrating visual perception, action execution, and language processing to enhance decision-making capabilities [7][12] - The VLA model aims to overcome traditional model limitations by incorporating a reasoning chain through language models, enhancing its adaptability to complex driving environments [7][12] Group 2: Industry Perspectives - There is a divergence in the industry regarding the development paths of VLA and world models, with companies like Li Auto and Xiaopeng favoring the VLA approach [6][12] - Li Auto's VP, Lang Xianpeng, emphasizes the importance of real-world data in developing effective autonomous driving systems, arguing that the VLA model is superior due to its data-driven approach [8][9] - Huawei and other companies are pursuing a world model approach, which focuses on direct control through visual inputs without the intermediary language processing [9][10][11] Group 3: Future Integration and Trends - Despite differing opinions, VLA and world models are not mutually exclusive and may increasingly integrate as both technologies evolve [12][17] - The future of autonomous driving technology is expected to see further iterations and stabilization by 2028, with a potential convergence of VLA and world model methodologies [17]