八部门：推进智能网联汽车准入和上路通行试点，有条件批准L3级车型生产准入，加快突破固态电池等关键技术

Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments issued a notice on the "Automobile Industry Stabilization and Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)", aiming for a total automobile sales target of approximately 32.3 million units in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of about 3%, with new energy vehicle sales expected to reach around 15.5 million units, a growth of about 20% [1] Group 1: Industry Growth Targets - The plan sets a target for 2025 to achieve approximately 32.3 million vehicle sales, with a year-on-year increase of about 3% [1] - New energy vehicle sales are projected to be around 15.5 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 20% [1] - The automotive manufacturing industry's added value is expected to grow by about 6% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Smart Connected Vehicles - The plan promotes the industrial application of smart connected technology, including trials for L3 level vehicle production approval [3] - It encourages the development of V2X and 5G communication modules and the large-scale application of the Beidou system [3] - The initiative aims to foster new business models through data collaboration among automotive, information communication, and transportation industries [3] Group 3: Technological Innovation - The plan emphasizes accelerating breakthroughs in key technologies such as automotive chips, operating systems, artificial intelligence, and solid-state batteries [4] - It aims to enhance product performance and develop new features that meet consumer demands through technological innovation [4] - The initiative includes a special action to promote the upward development of Chinese automotive brands with international competitiveness [4] Group 4: Pilot Programs and Approval Processes - The pilot program for smart connected vehicles involves a multi-stage process including application, product approval testing, and road access trials [5][6] - The selection process for pilot programs involves expert evaluations to ensure comprehensive capability and safety assessments [6][7] - The expected outcomes of the pilot programs include improved capacity building for manufacturers and the establishment of a robust legal and regulatory framework [9]