GEELY-BACKED ECARX TO SUPPLY ROBOTAXIS TO US STARTUP
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Ecarx Holdings Inc., backed by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, has agreed to deliver robotaxis to US-based May Mobility Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $750 million.
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