DiDi(DIDIY) 每日经济新闻·2025-04-14 04:15Core Insights - GAC Aion and Didi Autonomous Driving have unveiled their first L4 autonomous vehicle, which integrates Didi's new hardware platform and GAC Aion's global safety redundancy platform, aiming for mass production by the end of this year [1][3] - The vehicle features 33 sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, and radar, enabling 360° situational awareness [1] - GAC Group plans to launch a consumer-oriented L4 autonomous vehicle by 2027 and aims to be the first domestic company to scale L4 autonomous vehicle operations by early 2026 [3][4] Collaboration and Market Strategy - The collaboration aims to create a commercial ecosystem for L4 autonomous driving, combining AI, manufacturing, and operations [4] - GAC has partnered with other companies like Pony.ai for L4 autonomous driving initiatives, with over 40 million kilometers driven in major cities [4] - GAC's intelligent driving brand, ADiGO, has been upgraded to version 6.0, covering L2 to L4 levels with a computing power range from 70 TOPS to 2000 TOPS [4] Future Goals and Industry Trends - GAC aims to achieve a leading position in intelligent driving in China by 2025 and globally by 2027 [5] - The company plans to launch its first L3 autonomous passenger vehicle in Q4 of this year, with more L3 products to follow in 2026 [5] - The industry is witnessing a surge in L3 autonomous vehicle offerings, with competitors like Huawei and XPeng also planning to release L3 capable models this year [5]