Pony.ai Europe Secures Luxembourg Robotaxi Testing Permit
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) has secured a scientific testing permit for Level 4 autonomous driving from Luxembourg's Ministry of Mobility and Public Works. This milestone expands the company's global testing presence beyond China, the United States, and South Korea.
The European division's achievement follows Pony.ai's strategic establishment of Luxembourg as its European hub for research, development, and deployment. The company will initiate on-road testing through a partnership with Emile Weber, Luxembourg's leading mobility solutions provider, integrating autonomous driving technologies into the country's transportation network.
Luxembourg's Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, emphasized the government's support for autonomous driving innovation, viewing it as a transformative technology for safer and more efficient mobility solutions.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) ha ottenuto un permesso per test scientifici per la guida autonoma di Livello 4 dal Ministero della Mobilità e dei Lavori Pubblici del Lussemburgo. Questo traguardo amplia la presenza globale dell'azienda nei test oltre la Cina, gli Stati Uniti e la Corea del Sud.
Il successo della divisione europea segue la decisione strategica di Pony.ai di stabilire il Lussemburgo come hub europeo per ricerca, sviluppo e implementazione. L'azienda avvierà test su strada attraverso una partnership con Emile Weber, principale fornitore di soluzioni di mobilità del Lussemburgo, integrando le tecnologie di guida autonoma nella rete di trasporto del paese.
Il Ministro della Mobilità e dei Lavori Pubblici del Lussemburgo, Yuriko Backes, ha sottolineato il supporto del governo per l'innovazione nella guida autonoma, considerandola una tecnologia trasformativa per soluzioni di mobilità più sicure ed efficienti.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) ha obtenido un permiso para pruebas científicas de conducción autónoma de Nivel 4 del Ministerio de Movilidad y Obras Públicas de Luxemburgo. Este hito amplía la presencia global de la empresa en pruebas más allá de China, Estados Unidos y Corea del Sur.
El logro de la división europea sigue el establecimiento estratégico de Pony.ai de Luxemburgo como su centro europeo para investigación, desarrollo y despliegue. La empresa comenzará las pruebas en carretera a través de una asociación con Emile Weber, el principal proveedor de soluciones de movilidad de Luxemburgo, integrando tecnologías de conducción autónoma en la red de transporte del país.
La Ministra de Movilidad y Obras Públicas de Luxemburgo, Yuriko Backes, enfatizó el apoyo del gobierno a la innovación en conducción autónoma, viéndola como una tecnología transformadora para soluciones de movilidad más seguras y eficientes.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY)는 룩셈부르크 교통 및 공공사업부로부터 4단계 자율주행을 위한 과학적 시험 허가를 확보했습니다. 이 이정표는 회사의 글로벌 테스트 범위를 중국, 미국, 한국을 넘어 확장합니다.
유럽 부문의 성과는 Pony.ai가 룩셈부르크를 연구, 개발 및 배치를 위한 유럽 허브로 전략적으로 설정한 것에 따른 것입니다. 이 회사는 룩셈부르크의 주요 이동 솔루션 제공업체인 Emile Weber와의 파트너십을 통해 도로 테스트를 시작하며, 자율주행 기술을 국가의 교통망에 통합할 예정입니다.
룩셈부르크의 교통 및 공공사업부 장관인 유리코 바케스는 자율주행 혁신에 대한 정부의 지원을 강조하며, 이를 더 안전하고 효율적인 이동 솔루션을 위한 혁신적인 기술로 보고 있습니다.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) a obtenu un permis de test scientifique pour la conduite autonome de Niveau 4 du Ministère de la Mobilité et des Travaux Publics du Luxembourg. Ce jalon élargit la présence mondiale de l'entreprise au-delà de la Chine, des États-Unis et de la Corée du Sud.
Le succès de la division européenne fait suite à l'établissement stratégique de Pony.ai du Luxembourg comme son hub européen pour la recherche, le développement et le déploiement. L'entreprise commencera des tests sur route en partenariat avec Emile Weber, le principal fournisseur de solutions de mobilité au Luxembourg, intégrant des technologies de conduite autonome dans le réseau de transport du pays.
La Ministre de la Mobilité et des Travaux Publics du Luxembourg, Yuriko Backes, a souligné le soutien du gouvernement à l'innovation en matière de conduite autonome, la considérant comme une technologie transformative pour des solutions de mobilité plus sûres et plus efficaces.
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) hat eine wissenschaftliche Testgenehmigung für autonomes Fahren der Stufe 4 vom Ministerium für Mobilität und öffentliche Arbeiten Luxemburgs erhalten. Dieser Meilenstein erweitert die globale Testpräsenz des Unternehmens über China, die Vereinigten Staaten und Südkorea hinaus.
Der Erfolg der europäischen Abteilung folgt auf die strategische Entscheidung von Pony.ai, Luxemburg als europäisches Zentrum für Forschung, Entwicklung und Einsatz zu etablieren. Das Unternehmen wird Straßenversuche in Partnerschaft mit Emile Weber, dem führenden Anbieter von Mobilitätslösungen in Luxemburg, initiieren und autonome Fahrtechnologien in das Verkehrssystem des Landes integrieren.
Die Ministerin für Mobilität und öffentliche Arbeiten Luxemburgs, Yuriko Backes, betonte die Unterstützung der Regierung für Innovationen im autonomen Fahren und betrachtet dies als transformative Technologie für sicherere und effizientere Mobilitätslösungen.
- Expansion into new European market through Luxembourg testing permit
- Strategic partnership with established local mobility provider Emile Weber
- Government support and recognition for autonomous driving initiatives
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Pony.ai's securing of Luxembourg's Level 4 autonomous driving testing permit represents a strategic expansion of the company's global testing footprint. While this development might appear incremental, it carries significant strategic implications for the company's European ambitions.
Luxembourg serves as an ideal European testbed due to its central location, multilingual environment, and advanced infrastructure. Establishing their European hub there positions Pony.ai to potentially accelerate continental expansion once testing proves successful. The partnership with Emile Weber, Luxembourg's premier mobility provider, is particularly valuable as it provides immediate access to established transportation networks and local operational expertise.
For context, Level 4 autonomy permits represent high automation where vehicles can operate without human intervention within specific operational domains. The European autonomous vehicle testing landscape remains fragmented with different regulatory frameworks across countries, making this Luxembourg foothold potentially advantageous for navigating the broader EU regulatory environment.
From a competitive standpoint, this expansion helps Pony.ai keep pace with other autonomous driving leaders like Waymo and Cruise who have been establishing their own European testing programs. The explicit governmental support, evidenced by the Minister's statement, suggests potential for regulatory collaboration that could accelerate deployment timelines.
While this permit doesn't directly impact immediate revenue generation, it represents a necessary prerequisite step toward eventual commercial deployment in the European market.
This milestone follows the company's establishment of Luxembourg as a European hub for research, development, and deployment. The initiative aims to accelerate autonomous driving innovation and integrate self-driving technologies into the country's next-generation transportation network.
Luxembourg's Minister for Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes said: "The issuance of the testing permit marks an important milestone for the future of mobility. Autonomous driving is a major innovation that can transform our daily lives. The government is pleased to support companies like Pony.ai in their quest for new technologies and is committed to supporting initiatives that aim to make mobility safer and more efficient."
Under the newly granted permit, Pony.ai will commence on-road testing in collaboration with Emile Weber, Luxembourg's premier mobility solutions provider. The collaboration leverages Emile Weber's expertise in delivering integrated mobility solutions across public transit, private transportation, and tourism sectors.
Dr. James Peng, Co-founder and CEO of Pony.ai, commented: "Pony.ai is honored to be among the first companies awarded a permit for autonomous vehicle testing in Luxembourg. Establishing our European hub in Luxembourg reinforces our commitment to making it the leading destination for autonomous mobility in
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