Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-12-16 03:18Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has conditionally approved two automotive companies' applications for intelligent connected vehicles equipped with L3 level conditional autonomous driving functions [1][3]. Group 1: Approved Vehicles - The two approved models are the Changan SC7000AAARBEV electric sedan and the Arcfox BJ7001A61NBEV electric sedan [3]. - The Changan model can achieve autonomous driving in congested traffic environments on specific routes in Chongqing, including the inner ring expressway and the Yudu Avenue [3]. - The Arcfox model can perform autonomous driving on designated highways and urban expressways in Beijing, specifically on the Jing-Tai Expressway and the Daxing Airport Expressway [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Process - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with relevant departments, developed a work plan and guidelines for the approval process, ensuring compliance with regulations [3]. - The two automotive companies completed product testing and safety assessments as required by the ministry [3]. - Future steps include conducting road trials for the two models in the specified regions, with ongoing monitoring and safety assurance by the ministry and local authorities [3].