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China Transport Research and Innovation brief week 27 2026
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- Stringent Battery Safety Mandates: China activated unprecedented mandatory standards (GB 38031-2025) requiring absolute "no fire, no explosion" thermal runaway containment and a physical "one-touch power cut" for EVs. These regulations, which eliminate the previous 5-minute evacuation warning in favor of total containment, are expected to increase battery pack costs by 15% to 20% and accelerate market consolidation.
- Formalized Autonomous Driving Protocols: Aligning with new United Nations regulations, China implemented standard GB 47955-2026, which establishes a strict 10-second human takeover window and mandates autonomous "Minimal Risk Maneuvers" during severe weather or sensor failures. This shift effectively requires redundant LiDAR and r ...
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