The Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, together with the Municipal Public Security Bureau and the Municipal Transport Commission, jointly issued the "Chongqing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Expressway Testing Management Rules (Trial)", standardizing the full-process management of expressway testing for L3 and above intelligent connected vehicles.The rules set stringent and detailed entry thresholds for testing entities, vehicles and drivers. Test vehicles cover passenger, commercial and special-purpose models. For L3 vehicles, the cumulative safety mileage of the same batch must be no less than 2,000 kilometers, with at least 200 kilometers per vehicle. For L4 and above vehicles, the cumulative safety mileage per vehicle must reach 10,000 kilometers, and they are required to complete simulation tests, closed-site tests and urban road pre-tests, with comprehensive reports submitted.Related NewsFixed Asset Investment (YTD) YoY for Apr in China is -1.6%, lower than the previous value of 1.7%. The forecast was 1.6%.To address risk prevention and control for high-level autonomous driving, the rules introduce a three-stage progressive testing approach, transitioning from tests with safety vehicles positioned in front and behind to independent testing without safety vehicles. Test drivers are required to complete no less than 20 hours of dedicated expressway practical training and emergency takeover drills, aiming to comprehensively enhance their ability to handle unexpected situations. (ta/w)
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