Gasgoo Daily: Mercedes-Benz, Momenta, Lumo launch luxury autonomous taxi fleet in Abu Dhabi

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Mercedes-Benz, Momenta, Lumo launch luxury autonomous taxi fleet in Abu Dhabi

Who: Mercedes-Benz, Momenta, Lumo Mobility
What: Launching a luxury Level 4 automated driving robotaxi fleet based on the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
When: Official operations planned next year (after Dec. 9, 2025 announcement)

Strategic Significance:
First scalable luxury robotaxi service built on a mass-produced vehicle platform
Supported by Lumo's mature localized operations
Aims to expand to more global markets

Technology:
Powered by Momenta R6 reinforcement learning model
Uses MB.OS to keep Mercedes in control of core software while leveraging Momenta's autonomous driving algorithms

Partnership Background:
Mercedes first invested in Momenta in 2017
Jointly developed intelligent driving system already launched on pure-electric CLA (Nov. 2025)

Momenta Commercial Progress:
"One flywheel, two legs"strategy integrating mass production ADAS & scalable robotaxis
Other deployments:
Shanghai robotaxi pilot with first driverless vehicles by end-2025
Robotaxi service with Uber in Munich from 2026

Seyond Successfully Lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Who: Seyond, a global image-grade LiDAR solutions provider
Stock Code: 02665.HK
What: Official debut on HKEX Main Board via De-SPAC approach
When: December 10, 2025
Capital Raise: Approximately HKD 1.03 billion

Strategic Position:
Third company to list via De-SPAC on HKEX
Strong recognition of LiDAR market growth potential & Seyond's commercialization

Company Background:
Founded in 2016
Global R&D network: Silicon Valley, Suzhou, Shanghai
Manufacturing network in Suzhou, Deqing, Pinghu, Wuxi

Technology & Product Strategy:
Dual LiDAR technology routes: 1550 nm + 905/940 nm
"Multi-product + multi-customer + multi-scenario" deployment

Automotive Customers:
NIO, DeepWay, Inceptio Technology, SHACMAN, EACON
10 more OEM/ADAS clients including:
3 state-owned automakers
1 major joint-venture OEM
3 leading brands in commercial EVs, passenger EVs, and ride-hailing

Other Applications:
Robotics, unmanned delivery, smart cities, highways, rail, sanitation, low-altitude economy, industrial automation

Market Outlook:
Global LiDAR market expected to grow from USD 3.5B (2025) → USD 41.3B (2030)
CAGR: 63.7% (CIC data)

Changan Automobile: New Energy Vehicle Sales to Exceed 1 Million in 2025
Who: Changan Automobile
What: Targeting over 1 million NEV sales in 2025
Announcement: Made by Chairman Zhu Huarong during the 30 millionth Changan-branded vehicle roll-off ceremony (Dec. 10)

Current NEV Brand Portfolio:
AVATR, DEEPAL, NEVO

Recent Performance:
November 2025 sales: 283,000 units (+2.3% YoY)
NEV sales exceeded 125,000 units in November (+23% YoY, record high)
3 consecutive months with NEV sales >100,000 units

Market Strategy:
Multi-brand approach covers mainstream to high-end consumer segments

Overseas Expansion:
Changan planning to launch AVATR and NEVO brands in Europe within two years
Exploring light commercial vehicles for European markets

Statement by Klaus Zyciora, VP & Global Design Head (Dec. 4)