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Pony.ai and Chenqi Mobility Launch Joint Robotaxi Fleet with Initial Delivery of Over 100 Gen-7 Vehicles

Pony.ai and Chenqi Mobility aim for 3,000 Gen-7 Robotaxis by 2026 end, enhancing passenger comfort and cost efficiency through advanced autonomous technology.

  • On March 18, 2026, Pony.ai announced delivery of more than 100 Gen-7 Robotaxis to Guangzhou Chenqi Mobility Technology, marking an initial deployment for commercial ride-hailing operations.
  • Since 2022, the companies have jointly operated Robotaxi services in Guangzhou, building operational expertise that now supports an upgraded strategic cooperation to expand geographic coverage and fleet scale.
  • Built with automotive-grade components, the Gen-7 vehicle offers a 600,000 kilometer design lifespan and features passenger enhancements including Bluetooth unlocking, voice interaction, and pre-trip climate control; the autonomous driving kit cost dropped 70% versus prior generation.
  • Pony.ai will focus R&D on its "Virtual Driver" autonomous system while Chenqi Mobility handles fleet asset ownership, safety assurance, and platform operations, positioning both partners to scale operations.
  • Combining Pony.ai's technological leadership with Chenqi Mobility's platform expertise, the partners aim to build a replicable commercialization model generating sustainable returns while Pony.ai targets exceeding 3,000 vehicles by end of 2026.
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Pony.ai and Chenqi Mobility Launch Joint Robotaxi Fleet with Initial Delivery of Over 100 Gen-7 Vehicles

GUANGZHOU, China, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pony.ai, a global leader in achieving large-scale mass production and commercialization of autonomous driving technology, today announced the delivery of an initial batch of more than 100 seventh-generation ("Gen-7") Robotaxis to Guangzhou Chenqi…

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