Volkswagen gets L3 autonomous driving test permit in China, eyes 2027
Volkswagen Group China has secured regulatory approval to test Level 3 autonomous driving technology on public roads in Hefei, with testing already underway. The permit also authorizes large-scale collection of driving data in the city. This move aligns with Volkswagen's strategic target to have L3 autonomous capability ready in the Chinese market by 2027, a market where competition in autonomous vehicle technology is intensifying.
Key points
- VW Group China has a permit for Level 3 autonomous driving tests in Hefei.
- Testing is already underway with permission for large-scale data collection.
- Part of Volkswagen's plan to achieve L3 readiness in China by 2027.
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