L3

China EVs Face L3 Rules as Global Auto Shifts

China’s new GB 44721 draft standard, due to take effect on July 1, 2027, could reshape the smart EV market by setting hard rules for Level 3 autonomous driving, including a 10-second takeover window, black-box recording, and strict hardware redundancy. At the same time, Ford’s Canadian labor talks and Europe’s renewed support for mixed powertrains show the global auto industry is balancing EV ambition with trade, jobs, and pragmatic technology choices.