A New Breakthrough in Autonomous Driving: Geely Eva Cab Showcased at Hong Kong Auto Expo

Geely brings its L4 autonomous driving Robotaxi prototype, Eva Cab, to this year's Hong Kong Auto Expo. This marks a major technological breakthrough for the brand in the field of fully autonomous mobility.

In terms of intelligent driving, the Eva Cab is equipped with a top-tier intelligent computing system, featuring a Step 3.5 large model with 196 billion parameters and a high-computing hardware solution delivering 1,400 TOPS. Its overall decision-making speed is three times faster than that of human drivers, capable of processing massive amounts of road data per second with extremely precise judgment and response times. The vehicle can cover 99% of daily travel scenarios. Even in complex road conditions common to Hong Kong—such as unmarked rural roads and manual toll plazas—it can autonomously plan routes and navigate flexibly, far exceeding the adaptability of typical human drivers.

The vehicle adopts a newly upgraded WAM (World Action Model), replacing the traditional passive perception mode of autonomous driving with a closed-loop computational system that integrates macroscopic planning and microscopic deduction. When facing intricate traffic situations and complex vehicle interactions, it can think and judge flexibly like an experienced driver, significantly enhancing driving stability and flexibility.

Regarding sensor configuration, the Eva Cab is equipped with 43 sets of high-precision sensing hardware, including LiDAR and high-definition cameras, establishing a triple-layer, 360-degree, blind-spot-free perception network. This system comprehensively detects surrounding pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles to promptly mitigate driving risks. A key engineering highlight is the vehicle's ability to perform U-turns with a success rate as high as 95%, demonstrating human-like driving capabilities.

The cabin design completely overhauls traditional automotive layouts. The steering wheel and all conventional control components have been entirely removed, dedicating the space fully to passenger seating and intelligent interaction to maximize the integration of software and hardware. This provides a perfect physical platform for Level 4 autonomous driving. Concurrently, the vehicle features Geely's AI digital chassis technology. Boasting a response time of just 4 milliseconds—25 times faster than the limit of human reaction—it can automatically control the vehicle and proactively avoid danger in extreme, hazardous conditions, ensuring the vehicle "never loses control" while providing exceptional safety for passengers.

It is reported that the mass-produced version of the Eva Cab, customized for CaoCao Mobility, is scheduled to enter production and commence commercial operations in 2027. This signifies that this cutting-edge unmanned driving technology will soon be officially implemented in real-world transportation scenarios.

What further developments will this technology see in Hong Kong? Watch this space for more updates.