Challenges and Future Prospects of the Autonomous Driving Industry

2024/09/29
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China
The autonomous driving industry has seen a century of development and significant investment, yet commercial deployment remains challenging due to technological maturity, operational stability, legal environment, and public acceptance. Despite these obstacles, technological advancements and policy support may usher in new opportunities for growth.
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