Volvo plans to test 100 drivers of cars in China

Volvo plans to start self-driving experiments in China - and with up to 100 carsImage copyrightGetty Images
Image captionVolvo plans to start an independent driving experiments in China - and up to 100 cars
Swedish carmaker Volvo said it plans to start self-driving experiment in China for up to 100 cars.

Local drivers will check vehicles on public roads in the "living conditions", according to a company press release.

The move was announced at an event in Beijing on April 7, although the details of the start date has not been provided.

One analyst said he thought China was on the cutting edge of the development of autonomous vehicles.

Volvo is owned Chinese company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.

According to news agency Reuters, the Volvo is currently determining which city testing.

"Autonomous driving can make a significant contribution to road safety," said Håkan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo.

"The sooner [standalone] cars on the roads, the life saved will start soon."

A "significant" stroke

"I think people probably do not realize how much is enough Chinese to enter the advanced technology in the cars," said Professor David Bailey of Aston Business School Air Force.

"Google had far fewer cars in the tests, as far as I can work, so it is of great importance."

Volvo invests in a range of advanced vehicle technologies, including "the pilot to help" featuresImage copyrightGetty Images
Image captionVolvo invested in a number of advanced vehicle technologies, including "the pilot to help" functions
Professor Bailey added that China was also the largest producer and market cars in the world.

The country, of course, is no stranger to the self-driving car test - in December uncontrollable car completed testing on public roads in Beijing.

It was developed by the Chinese tech giant Baidu.