Core Insights - The year marks the conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan," with significant advancements in highway infrastructure and rural transportation networks [1] - The total highway mileage in China has reached 191,000 kilometers, covering 99% of cities with populations over 200,000 [1] - By the end of 2024, the total road mileage is expected to reach 5.49 million kilometers, an increase of approximately 290,000 kilometers compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [1] - Rural road mileage has reached 4.64 million kilometers, accounting for nearly 85% of the total road mileage in the country [1] - Self-driving has become the mainstream mode of inter-regional travel, with approximately 130 million daily trips, representing over 70% of inter-regional mobility [1] - About 90% of county-level administrative centers can access highways within 30 minutes [1] - Public travel experience has improved significantly, with a total of 62,000 charging parking spaces built nationwide and a charging pile coverage rate of 98.4% in service areas [1] - The daily average of new energy vehicles on highways has increased to around 20% [1]