Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-29 03:36Core Viewpoint - The release of the "Shanghai High-Level Autonomous Driving Leading Area 'Mosu Zhixing' Action Plan" aims to achieve significant milestones in autonomous driving by 2027, including L4 level passenger transport exceeding 6 million trips and over 5,000 kilometers of open roads [1] Industry and Company Insights - The Ministry of Science and Technology published the "Ethical Guidelines for the Research and Development of Driving Automation Technology," emphasizing a human-centered and safety-first approach, indicating a tightening of policies regarding autonomous driving technology promotion [1][4] - Experts highlight that current market offerings are primarily L2 level "combined driving assistance systems," and consumers should be aware of the distinction between these systems and true autonomous driving capabilities [4] - The guidelines clarify the responsibility of different stakeholders in driving automation, addressing issues of accountability and the potential for accidents due to over-promotional marketing by companies [5][6] - The guidelines categorize driving automation into levels 0 to 5, providing clear definitions that were previously ambiguous, which helps mitigate misuse and accidents caused by misunderstanding the technology [12][14] - The tightening of regulations is expected to enhance the confidence of companies like NIO and Geely in their investments in intelligent driving technologies, reinforcing their commitment to safety and responsible development [13][14]