Digital transformation (DX) (including automated/autonomous driving)

Committee:
Automobile
status:
Progress
Published:
The government announced its Mobility DX Strategy in May. It stated that it would promote public-private partnerships and cross-industry collaborative efforts in the areas of SDVs, mobility services, and data utilization, and it is important to keep a close eye on its progress, along with the Early Harvest Project for autonomous driving. Regarding the CS/SU management system conformity certification, which was a prerequisite for the application for approval of SU for in-use vehicles, which we have been requesting since last year, we highly appreciate the timely action of the authorities to enable overseas OEMs to utilize the CS/SU management system conformity certificates they have obtained from their overseas authorities. However, it would be desirable to further streamline procedures for obtaining approval for software updates for vehicles in use.

Recommendations

  • In order to realize swift market action and improve convenience for consumers, the government should review the streamlining of application procedures for permits for specified modifications to registered vehicles.
  • In the light of the fact that in-vehicle software can now be updated quickly over-the-air and that electronic vehicle inspections using advanced OBD (on-board diagnostics) are beginning to be introduced, in the future, we should consider introducing a more rational electronic vehicle inspection system that utilizes ISO 20730, as well as a recall system that is in line with the times, assuming greater use of Over-the-Air (OTA) technology.
  • 433.92MHz: In November, Japanese government ensured that TPMS/RKE using the 433MHz band would be partially harmonized by the end of the fiscal year, for which EBC automobile committee appreciates very much. However, full harmonization with EU/USA regulation has not been achieved, and we hope that reforms will continue to be made for fully international harmonization.