In recent years, Anhui Province has seized the opportunities in the intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) industry, continuously advancing road testing and demonstration applications for intelligent connected vehicles. As of April 10, reporters learned from the Anhui Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, the province has opened over 1,500 kilometers of test and demonstration roads, issued 349 test licenses, and completed more than 3 million kilometers of test mileage.  

To align with intelligent connected vehicle industry trends and meet enterprise demands, Anhui has formulated the "Implementation Rules for the Administration of Road Testing and Demonstration Applications of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Anhui Province (Trial)", building upon national regulations. A joint task force involving the departments of industry and information technology, public security, and transportation has been established to collaboratively oversee intelligent connected vehicle road testing and demonstration applications. 

According to the implementation rules, vehicles applying for road testing or demonstration include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles, excluding low-speed vehicles and motorcycles. These vehicles must comply with mandatory inspection requirements (excluding durability) for their respective categories, feature both manual and autonomous driving modes, and ensure safe, rapid, and simple mode switching with clear alerts. Additionally, they must guarantee the ability to immediately switch to manual mode under any circumstances.  

At the same time, Hefei City has formulated and promulgated the "Regulations on the Promotion of Applications for Intelligent Connected Vehicles," supporting the development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry through local legislation.

With "intelligent vehicles," "smart roads," and "smart cities" as the main focus, Anhui Province is fully advancing two national pilot programs: "Dual Intelligence" cities and "Integrated Vehicle-Road-Cloud" systems.

Hefei City has completed the transformation of 106 road intersections, built 557 roadside intelligent facilities, and opened five batches of test demonstration sections. Wuhu City has built 418 roadside intelligent facilities, opened four batches of test demonstration sections. 

Source: anhuinews.com