Stellantis Partners with Chinese AI Company Pony to Launch Robotaxis Across Europe by 2026
Summary
Stellantis teams up with Chinese AI firm Pony to bring self-driving robotaxis to European cities by 2026, starting with Luxembourg testing using Peugeot e-Traveller vans equipped with autonomous driving technology.
Key Points
- Stellantis partners with Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony AI through a nonbinding agreement to develop robotaxis for European deployment
- The collaboration integrates Pony's self-driving software into Stellantis' electric medium-size van platform, with testing beginning in Luxembourg using Peugeot e-Traveller models
- Testing launches in the coming months with plans to expand across European cities starting in 2026, as Pony AI seeks to grow beyond China while pursuing a secondary Hong Kong stock listing