China to commercialise Level 3 driving technology

China has given the nod for car makers to sell Level 3 self-driving vehicles from as early as next year after it approved two electric sedans from Changan Auto and BAIC Motors. The Ministry of Industry approved licenses for the cars with the level 3 autonomous driving capabilities, making it a first for the country. Level 3 systems, known in the industry as “conditional automation”, allow a car to drive itself in limited situations, such as on highways or in heavy traffic, without the driver needing to keep their hands on the wheel. With regulatory approval now in place, the manufacturers can move beyond pilot projects and finally start selling these cars to the public. Daiwa Securities, a Japanese investment Bank estimates that close to 270,000 vehicles with Level 3 capability will be sold in China next year.

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