Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) shares -galloped Wednesday, as the company, known for its commercialization of autonomous mobility, unveiled its seventh-generation autonomous driving system alongside the first public showcase of the Robotaxi lineup with Toyota, BAIC and GAC at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
The seventh-generation autonomous driving system features 100% automotive-grade autonomous driving kit with an extended product lifecycle, delivering enhanced stability and safety for passengers. Continuous design optimizations have also reduced a total amount of 70% bill-of-materials costs, among which with 80% decrease in autonomous driving computation and 68% cut in solid-state LiDAR, in each case compared to its predecessor.
In addition, its modular platform architecture allows seamless adaptation across multiple vehicle models, covering from the three Robotaxi models to Robotruck services down the road.
CEO Dr. James Peng commented, “2025 marks the inaugural year of Pony.ai’s mass-produced Robotaxis. Achieving scaled production hinges on three critical cornerstones, which form the foundation of Pony.ai’s strategy: advancing technology readiness, enforcing product integration, and refining operational capabilities. Over the past few years, we have refined these pillars, positioning us well to deploy Robotaxis safely and reliably.”
Three seventh-generation Robotaxi models were unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show, developed through strategic partnerships with Toyota, BAIC and GAC.
PONY shares began Wednesday up $1.11, or 26.7%, to $5.27.
