Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta Global plans to expand its robotaxi fleet to several thousand vehicles next year, targeting deployments in Dubai and additional European cities. The company is currently testing autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, Munich, and five cities in China. Momenta is also collaborating with chipmaker XHeart on custom computing hardware to lower deployment costs.
Chinese autonomous-driving company Momenta is preparing to introduce robotaxis in Dubai in 2027 as part of an international rollout. The Mercedes-Benz-backed firm aims to expand its operating fleet from just over 100 vehicles to several thousand by the end of 2027. Momenta is already conducting autonomous vehicle testing in Abu Dhabi, Munich, and five Chinese cities.
BYD presented its largest commercial electric vehicle range to date at the IAA Transportation 2026 show in Hannover, spanning from 3.5-tonne delivery vans to 44-tonne heavy-duty trucks. The flagship ETT 44 electric tractor features roughly 1,000 hp, a 651 kWh Blade Battery, 600 km of range, and 1.5 MW ultra-fast charging. While launched for Europe, industry observers note the lineup signals potential technology transfers to UAE and Gulf commercial logistics fleets.
Abu Dhabi Global Market announced that Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 will feature dedicated bilateral dialogues targeting UAE-China institutional investment. Meanwhile, Dubai Chambers will convene the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026, featuring Chinese technology leaders.
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