China proposes 5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration limit on vehicles
5 days ago
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- China's Ministry of Public Security drafts new national safety standards for motor vehicles.
- Passenger vehicles must default to a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of no less than 5 seconds.
- Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles require pedal misapplication suppression technology.
- Pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles must automatically cut off power in specific situations.
- Battery safety features include monitoring, early warning, and pressure relief devices.
- Electric buses must prevent battery fires or explosions for at least 5 minutes after an alarm.
- Driver assistance systems require biometric recognition or account login for operation.
- Entertainment functions on dashboard displays must be disabled when the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h.
- Passenger vehicles must ensure occupants can exit through at least two different doors.
- Emergency exit windows must use tempered glass and be easily breakable in emergencies.