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Mercedes-backed Momenta targets Dubai and Europe for robotaxi expansion

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30 September 2026

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Micromobility

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Chinese autonomous-driving firm Momenta plans significant robotaxi fleet expansion in Dubai and Europe next year, aiming to deploy thousands of vehicles while developing cost-efficient custom chips to support its autonomous technology.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for competition as Momenta brings thousands of robotaxis to European and Dubai streets supported by cheaper, custom chips. The scale and cost advantage will pressure startups reliant on generic AI chips in autonomous driving.

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