There have been reports that the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan has ordered participating bureaus of the council to promote th
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is reportedly pushing for a new "L2++" autonomous vehicle certification system. This initiative aims to accelerate the development and adoption of self-driving trucks for long-distance transport, with a goal of commercial availability by fiscal year 2027. The "L2++" designation appears to be an unofficial sub-level intended to signify vehicles with higher performance than current Level 2 autonomous systems, potentially to ease regulatory hurdles for deployment. AI
IMPACT This initiative could accelerate the deployment of autonomous trucks for long-haul logistics in Japan, impacting supply chains and transportation efficiency.