智己联席CEO刘涛对三年前炮轰特斯拉漠视生命言论公开道歉

Core Viewpoint - The co-CEO of Zhiji Auto, Liu Tao, publicly apologized to Tesla for inappropriate comments made regarding the 2022 Chaozhou accident, which he previously criticized as a case of negligence. This incident has drawn significant attention due to ongoing disputes and legal actions between the two companies [1][3]. Group 1: Incident Overview - The Chaozhou accident involved conflicting statements from both parties, with subsequent investigations revealing that the accident was attributed to driver error according to the police report [3]. - Following Liu Tao's disparaging remarks, Tesla filed a lawsuit seeking an apology and compensation, resulting in a court ruling against Liu, who was found to have defamed Tesla under the guise of oversight [3]. - Liu Tao agreed to publicly apologize and compensate Tesla 50,000 yuan after losing the initial court case and opting for mediation in the second instance [3]. Group 2: Liu Tao's Controversial Statements - Liu Tao has a history of making controversial statements and marketing missteps, having publicly apologized at least four times since 2022 for various issues, including improper driving during a promotional event and misrepresenting product specifications [3][4]. - Notable incidents include a 2022 apology for dangerous driving behavior during a test drive of the Zhiji L7 and a 2024 apology for incorrectly stating the specifications of the Xiaomi SU7 motor during a product launch [3][4]. Group 3: Sales Performance - Zhiji Auto has consistently failed to meet its annual sales targets for three consecutive years, with a significant decline in sales growth year-over-year. In January, the company's sales reportedly halved compared to the previous month [4]. - Sales targets and actual performance for Zhiji Auto are as follows: - 2023: Target of 45,000 units, actual sales of 38,253 units (85% completion) - 2024: Target of 120,000 to 130,000 units, actual sales of 65,505 units (55% completion) - 2025: Target of 100,000 units, actual sales of 81,017 units (81% completion) [5].