Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments have announced 20 cities as the first batch of pilot cities for the "Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration" application, indicating a significant step towards large-scale commercialization of smart connected vehicles [1] Group 1: Smart Platform Development - The "Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration" concept combines intelligent vehicles, smart roads, and powerful cloud computing to enhance data perception and collaborative decision-making in complex scenarios [2] - A new traffic information aggregation platform in Shenzhen has been launched, enabling real-time updates on critical information for autonomous vehicles, enhancing their decision-making capabilities [2] - The digital twin platform in Zhejiang's Deqing monitors urban traffic in real-time, improving traffic management efficiency through AI algorithms [2] Group 2: Infrastructure Enhancement - Pilot cities are proactively developing intelligent road infrastructure to facilitate the integration of smart connected vehicles with urban infrastructure and intelligent traffic systems [4] - In Guangzhou's Nansha District, a new urban infrastructure project has been completed, covering 3.5 square kilometers and serving as a benchmark for smart city development in the Greater Bay Area [4] - Nansha plans to conduct large-scale trials for autonomous driving services, with over 300 autonomous vehicles and 1,000 operational stations [4] Group 3: Application Expansion - The "Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration" is expanding its application scenarios, including autonomous minibuses in Wuxi that can navigate complex urban traffic conditions [7] - Wuxi has also implemented intelligent unmanned patrol vehicles that assist in urban management by identifying various city management issues [7] - In Shenzhen, the first autonomous parking pilot has been launched, allowing users to park their vehicles via a mobile app, with an upgraded version enhancing parking efficiency and safety [8]