The historical article reports that, on 4 June 2025, the proposed mandatory national standard Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems in Intelligent Connected Vehicles was publicly announced as a standards project. Led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, it is jointly drafted by organisations including China Automotive Technology and Research Center, Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Huawei. The project was scheduled for completion in January 2026.
Background and need
Market growth and safety concerns
- The source cites 2023 figures of 42.4% penetration for combined assistance in new vehicles and 55.3% for L2+ systems in new-energy vehicles.
- Accidents associated with unclear functional boundaries and deficient response strategies have drawn public attention.
Core technical provisions
- General requirements for motion control, driver monitoring and emergency responses.
- Localised scenarios such as slowing on curves and identifying non-motorised road users.
- A multi-pillar validation approach combining document review, simulation and real-vehicle testing.
International coordination and industrial impact
- The technical framework is described as aligned with UN R171 and UN R79.
- The source gives a 22-month project period, March 2024–January 2026, alongside the existing recommended GB/T 44461 series.
- Coverage of category M and N vehicles supports international product development.
The source forecasts a 30% reduction in accidents caused by system defects and 15% annual growth in the testing equipment supply chain after implementation. It presents standards-led development as a foundation for the competitiveness of China's intelligent connected vehicle industry.