In June 2026, the UN Global Technical Regulation for Automated Driving Systems (ADS GTR) was officially approved in Geneva, with Huawei Yinwang participating as a core member of the Chinese expert panel. The regulation covers full lifecycle compliance requirements for L3 and L4 autonomous driving systems, establishing a legal foundation for global autonomous driving technology development. To date, Huawei's Qian Kun intelligent driving solution has been deployed on over 1.9 million production vehicles.
Regulatory Background: The Urgent Need for Global Autonomous Driving Standards
As autonomous driving technology transitions from laboratories to production roads, the inconsistency of regulatory frameworks across countries has become one of the biggest obstacles to industry development. The EU, United States, Japan, and China have each developed different testing standards and safety requirements, creating high compliance costs for automakers and suppliers.
Against this backdrop, the UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (UN/WP.29) led the development of the world's first global autonomous driving technical regulation — ADS GTR (Global Technical Regulation for Automated Driving Systems). From June 22 to 26, 2026, the regulation was formally approved by vote at the 199th plenary session held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Core Regulatory Content: Covering the Full Lifecycle of L3/L4 Systems
ADS GTR establishes a comprehensive compliance framework covering the full lifecycle of autonomous driving vehicles, with the following key dimensions:
- L3 and L4 autonomous driving system safety requirements: Clearly defining functional safety boundaries at different automation levels
- Manufacturer Safety Management (SMS) requirements: Establishing systematic safety management systems ensuring full traceability from design to operation
- Product safety documentation requirements: Requiring manufacturers to submit comprehensive safety documentation demonstrating compliance
- Multi-pillar testing and validation requirements: A comprehensive verification framework covering simulation, closed-course, and public road testing
The regulation was jointly led by China, the EU, the UK, the United States, Canada, and Japan, reflecting the consensus and willingness to cooperate among major global automotive markets.
Huawei Yinwang: Core Force Behind China's Technical Contributions
As a core member of the Chinese expert panel on the UN Global Technical Regulation for Automated Driving, Yinwang participated deeply throughout the entire regulatory development process. Its specific contributions include:
- Continuously submitting multiple key technical proposals, integrating China's mass production experience in autonomous driving into international standards
- Deeply supporting cross-border technical discussions, facilitating consensus among international experts on key technical milestones
- Validating regulatory feasibility based on actual mass production data, with Huawei's Qian Kun intelligent driving solution deployed on over 1.9 million production vehicles
To date, Huawei's Qian Kun intelligent driving solution has been deployed on over 1.9 million production vehicles, with cumulative assisted driving mileage exceeding 12.8 billion kilometers. This massive data foundation provides invaluable empirical support for regulatory development.
| Dimension | Huawei Qian Kun Intelligent Driving Data |
|---|---|
| Production vehicle deployment | Over 1.9 million units |
| Cumulative assisted driving mileage | Exceeding 12.8 billion km |
| Regulatory participation role | Core member of Chinese expert panel |
| Regulation coverage levels | L3/L4 |
Global Impact: Clearing the Path for Autonomous Driving Commercialization
The publication of ADS GTR marks the entry of the global autonomous driving industry into a new phase of "regulated development." For Central Asia, Russia, and other emerging markets, the regulation carries multiple implications:
- Reduced compliance costs: Unified standards mean export automakers no longer need to develop separate verification systems for different markets
- Accelerated technology adoption: The regulation clarifies safety thresholds for L3/L4 systems, helping build consumer trust
- Enhanced cross-border cooperation: Chinese automakers going overseas can reference a unified compliance framework, improving communication efficiency with local regulators
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