电动自行车新国标将实施 老旧车辆该如何处理？

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the new national standard for electric bicycles in China on September 1 aims to address the safety concerns related to aging lithium batteries and promote a recycling system for old batteries [1][2]. Group 1: Current Situation - The total number of electric bicycles in China is approximately 380 million, equating to one electric bicycle for every four people [1]. - The increase in production and sales of lithium battery electric bicycles has led to a rise in the total number and proportion of these bicycles, with many batteries facing issues such as long usage time and poor maintenance conditions [1]. Group 2: Government Initiatives - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is actively promoting the establishment of a recycling system for old lithium batteries, which includes the release of guidelines for health assessments and recycling processes [1][2]. - A special action was initiated in March to accelerate the health assessment and recycling of lithium batteries across the country, aiming to reduce safety hazards associated with existing electric bicycles [2]. Group 3: Regional Insights - Provinces such as Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, and Sichuan have over 30 million old electric bicycles, with 14 provinces having more than 10 million [2]. - The MIIT has included the health assessment and recycling of old lithium batteries as a key indicator in safety production evaluations for provinces, emphasizing the need for rigorous enforcement [2].