‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show
Summary
At the Beijing Auto Fair, Chinese carmakers showcased new self-driving car technologies, focusing on electric and autonomous vehicles. Companies like Huawei and Xpeng are investing heavily in software to make hands-free driving a reality, while car exports from China are growing despite a drop in domestic sales.Key Facts
- The Beijing Auto Fair is the world’s largest car show, covering 380,000 square meters.
- Chinese car companies dominate the domestic electric vehicle (EV) market and are expanding globally.
- Huawei plans to invest up to 80 billion yuan (£8.7 billion) over five years in autonomous driving technology.
- Companies are developing AI systems that allow voice commands for parking, making reservations, and adjusting car settings.
- China’s domestic car sales dropped by 17% in early 2024 after subsidy programs ended.
- China’s car exports rose by over 60% in the first quarter of 2024.
- Chinese automaker Chery aims to reach 10 million global sales annually by 2030.
- Geely plans to launch thousands of robotaxis worldwide next year, competing with US companies like Waymo.
- China lacks nationwide regulations for driverless cars, and safety standards are still being developed.
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