CHONGQING -- China aims to extend its success in electric cars to the field of driverless autos, with a plan for autonomous vehicles to make up 70% of passenger auto sales in 2035 while new energy vehicles reach 80% the same year.
Self-driving autos to reach 70% of total domestic sales in 2035 under plan

A Baidu robotaxi is seen on the streets of Wuhan in Hubei province. China is backing self-driving technology, as it has for EVs. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
CHONGQING -- China aims to extend its success in electric cars to the field of driverless autos, with a plan for autonomous vehicles to make up 70% of passenger auto sales in 2035 while new energy vehicles reach 80% the same year.