Huawei Racing Toward Driverless Car Breakthrough by 2025
“We’re racing to true driverless cars by 2025”
Wang Jun, senior executive at Huawei’s smart‑vehicle unit, dropped this headline slide at a mid‑June industry gathering. The big telco titan’s eyes are now fixed on autonomous cars after a blinding exit from the smartphone arena.
What’s driving the move
- 美国禁令打压了华为的全球手机业务——现在做点别的算是出路。
- 消费者和监管机构都在盯着零排放 + 自动驾驶的双重卖点。
- 国内大厂和新锐创业公司都在玩这玩意，后起之秀无法落后。
Why it matters
When the former US administration dubbed Huawei a “national‑security threat,” the company was forced to pivot. Now, smart electric vehicles offer fresh revenue streams while keeping the “innovation” flag flapping high.
Industry context
- Baidu, the search engine giant, is already scrambling with its autonomous‑car prototypes.
- Other tech minds like Tesla and the toy‑box of corporate startups are jamming all‑on‑track for self‑driving tech.
- Meanwhile, global regulatory fatigue about data and safety keeps drivers betting on “real off‑road” AI.
Outlook
In less than two years, Huawei aims to go from “smart car” to “stepless drive.” Even if they hit a hiccup or two along the way, the big picture calls for a fresh era of auto‑navigation powered by Chinese ingenuity.
