Expanding cooperation, China and Japan will conduct verification tests on international standards for autonomous driving

China and Japan are increasingly cooperating in the automotive sector. Previously, the China Electricity Association and the Japanese industry association announced a collaboration to jointly develop the next generation of electric vehicle charging plugs. The two sides hope to establish global standards for electric vehicle charging through this cooperation.

Now, China and Japan are seeking cooperation in the field of autonomous driving. Japanese media reported that China and Japan will cooperate with governments and enterprises to build international standards for autonomous driving technology. In this cooperation, Japanese vehicle and parts companies such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda will participate. At the same time, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan will promote coordination between the Chinese and Japanese governments.

The realization of autonomous driving relies heavily on high-precision maps, and also requires the technology to comprehensively read information that changes over time and conditions, such as accidents, traffic congestion, and traffic control. China and Japan will cooperate in the formulation of international standards in these areas to promote the development of the autonomous driving industries of both countries.

Almost all major Japanese companies will participate in this cooperation. JAC will start relevant verification tests in Japan this year. It is estimated that the number of people from companies in both countries will participate will reach about 100.

It is reported that Japan has cooperated with Germany to promote relevant verification tests. In 2017, Japanese companies have launched verification tests of autonomous driving technology with BMW, Bosch and other companies. In the relevant experiments, the accuracy of high-precision maps required for autonomous driving and the conversion between autonomous driving and manual driving were verified. These tests will serve the formulation of international standards.

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