Recently, Chengdu’s pilot?project?for?autonomous bus operation?was launched, featuring?four 6-meter L4 autonomous minibuses newly developed and manufactured by CRRC Electric?Vehicle Co., Ltd. (CRRC EV).
These?vehicles?support?both manual and driverless modes, with a 16-seat capacity designed for?short-distance loops and flexible commuting shuttle services.?Their?intelligent driving system integrates?a high-precision sensing matrix?combining?LiDAR?and camera, a high-performance domain controller, and?a new-generation AI?for?planning, control,?and BEV perception, enabling them to handle?all operating conditions?and scenarios?of urban public transport.?Currently, these?vehicles are undergoing?road tests?and will soon be made available to?residents in Chengdu.
The pilot project is co-implemented by Chengdu Public Transport Group and CRRC EV. Their partnership aims to build a full lifecycle management and technology system?for autonomous public buses for regular commercial operation. Together, they have developed solutions and operational management system standards covering the entire process: operation services, scheduling and command, inspection and maintenance, and emergency response. They have formulated China’s first guidelines for system integration testing of autonomous bus systems.
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