Huawei Technologies, Baidu Inc's (NASDAQ: BIDU) auto driving unit, and Alibaba Group Holding Limited's (NYSE: BABA) mapping service are collaborating to establish technology standards for autonomous driving on China's highways.
This initiative is part of the nation's plan to integrate new technology and enhance its road network to accommodate the emerging autonomous driving industry.
The companies are working with the Ministry of Transport's road science academy and affiliated companies, including Qianxun SI, a spatiotemporal intelligent infrastructure company, SCMP reports.
The update follows reports of China's ...