China establishes a complete framework for intelligent connected vehicles
A robust industrial framework for China's intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) sector has developed, encompassing various products and technologies, including essential chips, sensors, computing platforms, and chassis control, as stated by Jin Zhuanglong, the minister of industry and information technology, on Thursday.
Jin made these comments during the opening session of the 2024 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference in Beijing.
He underscored that China is leading global progress in human-machine interaction and is making substantial advancements in technologies like steer-by-wire and active suspension.
The country's ICV sector is currently home to nearly 400 "little giant" firms—innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises focused on manufacturing, excelling in niche markets, and possessing advanced technologies.
According to Jin, five Chinese lidar companies rank among the world's top ten in sales, and nine automotive manufacturers are testing conditionally automated driving models. Lidar, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technique that employs light to measure distances.
To facilitate this rapid industrial growth, over 50 cities in China have designated more than 32,000 kilometers of test routes for intelligent connected vehicles and have enhanced approximately 10,000 kilometers of roads with smart technologies.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is focused on strengthening the foundational capabilities of the industry, cultivating a new industrial ecosystem, upgrading infrastructure, and improving the development environment to promote high-quality and sustainable growth.
The 2024 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, running from October 17 to 19, has attracted over 250 automotive companies and institutions from around the world. The event is set to showcase more than 200 new technologies and products.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News