Changan Auto Backs China’s Call for Standardized Driver-Assistance Tech

Beijing, China – In a move signaling a commitment to safety and responsible innovation, Changan Automobile has announced its full support for the recently issued Initiative on Standardizing the Promotion and Application of Driving Assistance Systems. The initiative, spearheaded by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), aims to regulate the burgeoning field of Level 2 driving automation and ensure consumer safety.

The announcement, made late Sunday, underscores Changan’s dedication to adhering to the national standard Automobile Driving Automation Classification (GB / T 40429—2021). The company pledged to implement the standard across its entire value chain, from research and development and manufacturing to marketing and customer service, ensuring corporate safety responsibility in the realm of combined driving assistance systems.

The CAAM’s initiative comes at a crucial juncture for China’s intelligent and connected vehicle industry. With Level 2 driving automation systems rapidly gaining traction, the initiative seeks to foster a healthy and sustainable ecosystem built on self-regulation, quality commitment, and safety responsibility.

The core tenets of the CAAM initiative include:

Prioritizing Product Quality and Safety: Emphasizing robust quality management systems, safety-focused design, clear functional boundaries, and comprehensive testing and production management.
Standardizing Marketing Practices: Urging companies to avoid misleading or exaggerated claims, adhere strictly to the Automobile Driving Automation Classification standard, and ensure transparent and accurate communication regarding system capabilities.
Ensuring User Awareness: Mandating the establishment of comprehensive user education programs to clearly communicate driver responsibilities, system limitations, proper usage, and emergency procedures.

Changan Automobile’s swift and decisive response to the CAAM initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to ensuring the safe and responsible deployment of advanced driver-assistance systems, said automotive industry analyst Li Wei. This commitment to transparency and adherence to industry standards is crucial for building consumer trust and fostering the long-term growth of the intelligent vehicle market in China.

The move by Changan is expected to set a precedent for other automakers in China, encouraging a collective effort to prioritize safety and responsible innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous driving technology. As the industry matures, such initiatives will be vital in ensuring that the benefits of advanced driver-assistance systems are realized without compromising road safety.

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