According to the news released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan on its website on February 26 this, the Road Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been recruiting for the "Road Vehicle Coordination System and Driving Space for Autonomous Driving Demonstration" since December 18 last year. As of January 22 this year, 14 cities, towns and villages have applied to participate in the autonomous driving demonstration experiment The content of this experiment is: (1) The demonstration experiment of the road vehicle coordination system providing traffic information to autonomous driving vehicles at crossroads and other places. It includes the verification of whether the information provided by the road vehicle coordination system is helpful to improve the overall traffic safety and smoothness including autonomous driving vehicles from the perspective of road conditions, traffic conditions environmental conditions. (2) The demonstration experiment of the driving space that contributes to the continuation and overall traffic safety of autonomous driving. It includes the demonstration experiment of the driving space that the overall traffic safety (including the reorganization of road space, road surface display, setting up guardrails, separating the driving space, etc.). The Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will review the applications and announce the results on the website. Then, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will sign contracts with local public to purchase and install vehicle-road coordination systems, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will also be responsible for part of the experimental costs. According to the plan the local authorities in charge of the implementation area are to submit the report on the experimental results and related materials to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism by March 8 2026. The submitted reports, etc. belong to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and can be used to promote subsequent road measures, and results of the implementation may be published in lectures or on websites such as the Japan Road Conference.

link：https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_001891.html

The UK Government launched its Autonomous Vehicles Bill Implementation Plan in late February this year, aiming to ensure the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles on roads by 2027. The plan is responsible for the comprehensive implementation of the policies, legislation, and operations under the 2024 Autonomous Vehicles Act. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Vehicle Certification Agency, and the National Highways all involved in the formulation of the plan. The plan has three main goals, including focusing on deployment, in-use regulation, and international capability. In terms of deployment, the aims to develop secondary legislation and develop processes for approving and authorizing autonomous vehicles while protecting consumer rights. The plan is built on the basis of years of UK preparation and the current for autonomous vehicle trials. This includes the Code of Practice for the Testing of Autonomous Vehicles, which provides guidance to organizations conducting trials on legal requirements, safety protocols, and best. Any level of autonomous vehicle technology can be tested on UK roads, subject to compliance with UK law, without the need for a licence or warranty.

link：https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/labour-major-update-self-driving-vehicles

According to the aviation travel website on March 11, the urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company, EHang Smart completed the first flight of its autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Mexico. The flight was completed after the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AF) granted the special airworthiness certificate to the EH216-S unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The operational authorization process includes a review of technical documents airworthiness inspections, approval of operational manuals, crew training and licensing, and compliance with Mexico's aviation safety and operational standards. The CEO of EHang Smart Europe Latin America pointed out that this achievement demonstrates EHang Smart's firm commitment to promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable air traffic globally. In the future, we will expand business to more Latin American countries, extending this safe, advanced, and sustainable air traffic to more cities, benefiting the people of Mexico and Latin America and improving our lives. In 2023, the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M) to strengthen comprehensive cooperation. The agreement covers key areas such as environmental protection, operational safety, capacity building, and the regulation of unmanned aircraft systems. Through this international partnership, Mexico aims to accelerate the adoption of eVTol aircraft technology and advanced aviation solutions.

link:https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/air-travel/ehang-carries-out-pilotless-test-flight-in-mexico-11270?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter

【1】The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other eight departments have issued the "Action Plan for High-Quality Development of New Storage Manufacturing Industry", which proposes to promote the application of new energy storage in highway service areas, build "photovoltaic storage charging and replacing inspection" integrated comprehensive stations improve the convenience and reliability of electric vehicle charging and battery replacement, and encourage the development of new "vehicle-grid interaction" models. The plan also supports the promotion of "photoltaic   energy storage" systems in urban traffic, improving the energy utilization efficiency of traffic signals, urban lighting and public infrastructure.

【2】The Ministry of Land,, Transport and Tourism, the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Policy, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., and the Autonomous Driving Infrastructure Research Council, in with related government departments, began a demonstration experiment of autonomous driving trucks on the New Tomei Highway from Monday, March 3rd. According to the experimental plan, a-night priority lane for autonomous driving vehicles will be set up on the New Tomei Highway (Suzukin Bay Numazu SASA~Hamamatsu SASA) achieve truck autonomous driving.

【3】During the Barcelona World Mobile Communication Congress (MWC25), the Barcelona City Council and Huawei Spain announced the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which both parties will cooperate in the fields of innovation and training activities in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).uawei will continue to use its full-stack technology capabilities, including ICT infrastructure, cloud computing, AI, etc., as well as its global smart city development experience, to digitally Barcelona.