Stellantis teams up with Pony AI to develop robotaxis in Europe 

Stellantis, the automotive conglomerate, has partnered with Pony AI, a leading autonomous driving technology company, to develop robotaxis in Europe. The collaboration aims to integrate Pony's self-driving software into Stellantis' electric medium-size van platform, which is designed with advanced sensors to support autonomous vehicles. The partnership is a strategic move by Stellantis to accelerate its efforts in the autonomous driving market, which is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The integration of Pony's software into Stellantis' vehicles will allow the companies to test and deploy their robotaxi services in various European markets. The announcement highlights the growing importance of collaboration between traditional automakers and technology companies in the development of autonomous driving solutions. By leveraging each other's expertise, the companies hope to overcome the technical and regulatory challenges in the deployment of robotaxi services, ultimately providing consumers with more efficient and sustainable transportation options.