China has taken a significant step in shaping the future of autonomous vehicles by leading the release of a new international standard for testing self-driving systems. Announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China on Monday, the standard outlines evaluation procedures and test methods crucial for autonomous driving scenarios.
This landmark standard represents a global consensus on safety assessments and verification technologies for autonomous vehicles. An official from the ministry highlighted that it addresses the growing industry demand for reliable testing and verification as self-driving technology continues to evolve.
The ministry plans to collaborate with automotive institutions and technology research centers in the Chinese mainland to further contribute to the development and revision of international standards in this field.
China is at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation. According to global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, China is projected to become the world’s largest market for self-driving vehicles, with revenues from these vehicles and related mobility services expected to exceed $500 billion by 2030.
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China-led intl standard for autonomous driving test scenarios released
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