Gasgoo Munich- Zelos has begun public-road testing of its autonomous RoboVan in Malaysia after receiving a test permit presented by Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport Malaysia.
Key Takeaways
·The permit was presented during Transport Expo Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur and was described as Malaysia's first public-road test permit specifically for a RoboVan.
·The six-month test will use an approximately 22-kilometer autonomous-vehicle route in Cyberjaya, covering commercial districts, educational institutions, rail transit stations, business centers, intersections and pedestrian crossings.
·Zelos and local partner Autonomous Logistic Solutions (ALS) will jointly support operations and monitor vehicle performance, operating hours, mileage, completed trips and system interventions.
·The public-road trial follows closed-site testing with Pos Malaysia in January, a demonstration in Shah Alam in June and the opening of a remote operations center in Cyberjaya in July.
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Testing and operations
Terry Zhou, general manager of Zelos Singapore, said the trial would allow the company to gather operating experience under real-world conditions and support preparations for future commercial deployment.
What to Watch Next
Zelos plans to work with local authorities and partners including ALS to extend its autonomous-logistics operations to industrial parks, warehouses, logistics hubs, manufacturing plants, ports and airports.
