The Chinese government is going all-in on autonomous vehicles

China is actively spearheading the development of autonomous vehicles, allowing Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature and issuing permits for driverless car tests. The government supports building smart road infrastructure to integrate with advanced driving technologies. Companies like BYD and NIO are participating, along with service providers in various transportation sectors. Cities like Wuhan are investing in connected roads and smart parking. With regulatory backing, China aims to lead the global autonomous car industry. An incident like Waymo's could change the current momentum, but for now, China's advances in this space are significant. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: MIT Technology Review