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Group 1 - GAC Group's Haobo A800 has officially launched L3 conditional autonomous driving highway testing, with a maximum speed of 120 km/h, becoming one of the few projects in China approved for L3 highway testing [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the first batch of L3 autonomous driving models approved for testing in designated areas in Beijing and Chongqing, marking a significant policy milestone [2] - The first L3 autonomous driving license plate in China was issued in Chongqing, with vehicles already operating on the inner ring expressway [3] Group 2 - Companies like Xiaopeng Motors and Baidu Apollo are actively expanding their L3 autonomous driving capabilities, with Xiaopeng's L4 capable platform expected to achieve mass production by Q1 2026 [3] - The global Robotaxi market is characterized by a dual leadership from China and the U.S., with significant competition and collaboration among various companies [5] - The Middle East is emerging as a key growth market for autonomous driving, with high demand for cost-effective transportation solutions and supportive policies [6] Group 3 - The transition to L3 autonomous driving represents a shift in driving responsibility from human drivers to the system, indicating a new phase in the commercialization of autonomous vehicles [2] - Despite advancements, L3 autonomous driving is not yet available for general consumer purchase, and current trials are limited to specific scenarios [7] - Analysts suggest that many companies may skip L3 models and move directly to L4, as the commercial viability of L3 remains questionable [8]