2024-08-28
According to Sensor Expert Network, on June 21, the State Council Information Office held a routine policy briefing. Xin Guobin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), introduced measures to promote high-quality development in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, emphasizing that the future transformation of the automotive industry lies in electrification, connectivity, and intelligence.
Xin stressed that electrification not only drives the development of new integrated electronic and electrical architectures but also provides an ideal platform for the application of intelligent connected technologies. These technologies, in turn, further enhance the progress of electrification, creating a synergistic relationship that propels industry advancement.
In terms of technological innovation, next-generation electronic and electrical architectures and high-performance computing chips have already been implemented in various new vehicle models. These models feature advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering enhanced intelligent driving experiences. Both domestic and international automakers have introduced L2 and L3 intelligent driving vehicles.
In the area of pilot applications, more than 15,000 kilometers of smart connected vehicle test roads have been opened nationwide, encompassing multiple scenarios such as autonomous taxis, unmanned buses, self-parking, logistics, and unmanned delivery services.
In the realm of connectivity, 17 test demonstration zones, 16 "Dual Intelligence" pilot cities, and 7 national car networking demonstration zones have completed intelligent upgrades for over 7,000 kilometers of roads, installing more than 7,000 roadside connectivity devices. In 2022, the penetration rate of new L2-level passenger cars with combined auxiliary driving functions reached 34.5%.
Xin pointed out that compared to electrification, the transformation toward automotive connectivity and intelligence involves a broader scope and offers greater potential. Moving forward, the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Mechanism for NEV Industry Development will continue to promote the integrated development of "Vehicle-Energy-Road-Cloud" systems, focusing on the following areas:
1.Supporting Key Technology Breakthroughs: Encouraging leading enterprises to spearhead innovation, with collaboration from medium and small-sized enterprises across industries, to accelerate the development and application of core technologies such as high-performance chips, high-precision sensors, and operating systems, thereby enhancing the industry’s intrinsic growth drivers.
2.Improving Connectivity Infrastructure: Accelerating the construction of C-V2X, roadside sensing, and edge computing infrastructure, and establishing a cloud control platform based on a three-tier architecture of edge, regional, and central clouds. This includes standardizing interfaces, data, and communication protocols to enhance network sensing and cloud computing capabilities.
3.Deepening Pilot Demonstration Applications: Launching trials for intelligent connected vehicle admission and road access, organizing city-level demonstrations of "vehicle-road-cloud integration," and supporting the commercialization of L3 and higher-level autonomous driving functions.
Regarding standards development, Xin stated that the MIIT will release a new version of the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Standard System Guide, promoting the revision of standards related to functional safety, cybersecurity, and operating systems. The aim is to accelerate the integration of NEVs with information and communication, intelligent transportation, smart cities, and related fields.
