With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.Geely to unveil China's first purpose-built Robotaxi prototype at Auto China 2026On April 21, Geely Auto Group announced that it will debut China's first purpose-built autonomous robotaxi prototype at the Auto China 2026, which opens on April 24. A deeply customized version, developed for Geely's ride-hailing platform Cao Cao Mobility, is slated for mass production in 2027, when commercial operations are expected to begin.Unlike many current test vehicles, the prototype has been developed from the ground up rather than adapted from an existing production model. It is built on Geely's Level 4 AI-native digital architecture and integrates a World Action Model (WAM) with L4 autonomous driving capabilities. According to the company, the vehicle represents a significant leap in onboard computing power and sensor performance, while also incorporating physical AI capabilities as part of Geely's broader push into embodied intelligence.RoboSense launches EOCENE architectureOn April 21, 2026, RoboSense launched its groundbreaking "EOCENE" architecture alongside two flagship chips at its Tech Open Day—marking a major leap as LiDAR officially steps into the era of imaging perception. This new SPAD-SoC platform is designed for rapid iteration, unlocking scalable, high-performance LiDAR innovation.⚡ Key highlights:✅ Phoenix (Feng Huang) Chip: World's first automotive-grade SPAD-SoC with native 2160 lines• 4M+ pixel resolution & 600m ultra-long detection• Certified for automotive use, mass production planned for 2026✅ Peacock (Kong Que) Chip: Industry-first mass-producible full-solid-state large-area SPAD-SoC• 640×480 resolution with 180°×135° ultra-wide FOV, millimeter-level precision• For blind-spot detection, robotics & spatial AI• Mass production planned for the third quarter of 2026Xiaomi Vision GT to Debut at Auto China 2026On April 21, Xiaomi EV announced that the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo will debut at Auto China 2026, marking its first appearance at a domestic auto show.In terms of performance, the Vision GT is built on Xiaomi's in-house 900V silicon carbide high-voltage platform and features a quad-motor all-wheel-drive system, delivering over 1,000 kW of total output (around 1,360 hp). It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in the one-second range, with a top speed exceeding 350 km/h.Li Tianyuan, General Manager of Industrial Design at Xiaomi EV, described the Vision GT as the company's vision for the future of high-performance electric vehicles.No production plans have been announced so far.
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