北汽L3自动驾驶车型开启规模化上路试点

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the acceleration of L3-level autonomous driving in China, with the launch of the BAIC Arcfox Alpha S (L3 version) for large-scale pilot operation on designated highways [1][3] - The pilot operation will initially focus on B-end (business) vehicles, with plans to gradually open to individual users starting in the second quarter of 2026 [1][3] - BAIC New Energy is one of the earliest companies in China to invest in autonomous driving technology, covering levels from L2 to L4 [3] Group 2 - In December of the previous year, significant progress was made in the commercial deployment of autonomous driving in China, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granting approval for the first batch of L3-level autonomous driving vehicles [3] - BAIC New Energy has partnered with Pony.ai to establish a "five-in-one" strategic cooperation to promote the Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi's "China solution" globally, focusing on markets in the Middle East and Europe [3] - Since the strategic signing in November 2024, 600 units of the Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi have been produced and are operational in Beijing and Shenzhen, covering various complex driving scenarios [3]