What is an Intelligent Connected Vehicle?

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An intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) refers to the organic integration of vehicle networking and intelligent vehicles. It is equipped with advanced onboard sensors, controllers, actuators, and other devices, combined with modern communication and network technologies, to achieve intelligent information exchange and sharing among vehicles, people, roads, and backend systems. This enables safe, comfortable, energy-efficient, and efficient driving, ultimately leading to a new generation of vehicles that can replace human operation. Intelligent connected vehicles represent an emerging automotive system that spans multiple technologies and industries. Different perspectives and backgrounds may lead to varying interpretations, but the ultimate goal remains the same: to achieve road-safe autonomous vehicles. ICVs focus more on addressing core issues that constrain industrial development, such as safety, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. They possess autonomous environmental perception capabilities, with the primary focus being on the vehicle itself, and the key development goal being to enhance automotive safety. The technological advancements and industrial development of ICVs support the growth of vehicle networking and should be promoted in parallel and coordinated with it.