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eMove360 Award winner Karsan showcases real-world autonomous mobility at CES 2026

From field-proven technology to award-winning innovation

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Karsan sent a clear signal to the global tech and mobility community: the future of public transport is not only electric – it is intelligent, autonomous and already operating in real life.

For the first time, the Turkish mobility specialist used the world’s leading technology show as a stage to present Karsan AI (Autonomous Intelligence) – a holistic approach that combines perception, real-time decision-making and continuous learning. Rather than showcasing concepts, Karsan focused on what truly sets it apart: autonomous vehicles with proven deployment in everyday traffic.

From electric evolution to intelligent mobility

Karsan’s journey began with electrification, but CES 2026 marked the next step. CEO Okan Baş underlined that Karsan AI is not just a software layer, but an end-to-end mobility intelligence covering the entire lifecycle – from production and certification to real-world operation. In close cooperation with technology partner ADASTEC, Karsan delivers autonomous public transport solutions that are regulation-compliant, scalable and already in service.

Autonomous leadership built on real experience

While many players are still testing, Karsan is operating. Its Level-4 Autonomous e-ATAK is already transporting passengers in open traffic across Europe and North America – from tunnel routes in Norway to airport shuttles in the Netherlands. To date, Karsan’s autonomous fleet has accumulated over 100,000 miles of autonomous driving, carried more than 60,000 passengers and achieved a 99.5% operational success rate.

With Autonomous e-JEST, Karsan is now extending this experience to compact, on-demand and micro-transit use cases, particularly for the North American market. First customer orders underline that autonomous public transport is moving rapidly from pilot projects to commercial reality.

Award-winning vision for autonomous mobility

Karsan’s technological leadership has already been recognised internationally. The company was honoured as a winner of the eMove360° Award for Electric & Autonomous Mobility, underlining the relevance of its autonomous solutions for the future of cities and public transport.

From the editorial desk:
Karsan exemplifies what the eMove360° Award stands for – innovation that works in the real world, delivers sustainability and creates measurable value for society.

Invitation to innovators: Apply for the eMove360° Award

Following Karsan’s success, applications for the eMove360° Award for Electric & Autonomous Mobility are open. The award honours outstanding products and projects in electric mobility, autonomous driving, battery technology, AI, software and smart mobility solutions.

👉 Apply now: https://www.emove360.com/awards/emove360/

Bottom line:
At CES 2026, Karsan demonstrated that autonomous public transport is no longer a vision of tomorrow. It is operating today – intelligently, safely and at scale. And with award-winning solutions like those from Karsan, the future of mobility is already one step closer.