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China's First Purpose-Built Robotaxi Engineering Prototype Rolls Off the Line

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22 October 2026

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Micromobility

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China

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Fusion42 · 22 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Cao Cao Mobility and Geely have developed China’s first purpose-built robotaxi prototype, named Eva Cab, designed specifically for autonomous operation and set for mass production in 2027. The project moves from R&D to production verification, supporting commercial autonomous mobility expansion.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now plan around a robotaxi built from the ground up, not a retrofit. This opens new routes for fleet optimisation and partnerships in China’s autonomous urban transport.

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