Huawei Technologies has formed a partnership with 11 Chinese car manufacturers to enhance self-driving safety, directly competing with Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.

Signatories of this initiative include major players such as Audi China, SAIC Motor, and Guangzhou Automobile Group, reflecting a collective focus on safety following a recent fatal accident involving a Xiaomi EV.

This initiative was prompted by the tragic incident, underscoring the urgent need for clearer communication regarding self-driving technology.

In response to these concerns, Chinese authorities have directed carmakers to avoid misleading terms like 'smart driving' and 'autonomous driving' in their promotions.

The partnership aims to set clear boundaries for the functionality and use conditions of smart driving technologies, ensuring users understand their vehicles' true capabilities.

As part of this effort, Huawei plans to consider launching an 'intelligent assisted driving safety training camp' to educate users on the proper use of these systems.

Additionally, Huawei is investing in research and promoting transparency in marketing practices to clarify the capabilities of smart assisted driving systems.

The initiative emphasizes increased investment in research, transparent marketing practices, user education programs, and the establishment of industry standards.

Huawei's Qiankun intelligent automotive brand, launched a year ago, reinforces its strategy as a major player in the electric vehicle market.

The company's new automotive solutions include HarmonyOS Cockpit 5 and ADS 4.0, which are part of its advanced driving system rollout in China.

This collaboration comes as Tesla seeks final approval to launch its FSD software in the Chinese market.

Huawei's statement encourages the industry to promote electric vehicles realistically and clarify the functional boundaries and usage conditions of smart assisted driving technologies.