Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the development and public consultation of national standards for evaluating active safety functions in vehicles, particularly focusing on the requirements for rear-end target objects in passenger cars, aiming to enhance safety testing protocols in the automotive industry [3][5][6]. Group 1: National Standards for Vehicle Safety - The national standard titled "Testing Equipment for Evaluating Active Safety Functions of Road Vehicles" has been drafted and is open for public consultation until March 28, 2026 [3]. - The standard includes seven chapters and four appendices, detailing the characteristics and performance requirements for rear-end target objects in passenger vehicles [5]. - The document aims to establish specifications that allow target objects to replace real passenger vehicles in terms of appearance, size, and reflective properties [5][6]. Group 2: International Standards and Adaptation - The standard is based on ISO 19206, which includes various parts for different target objects, and has been modified to suit China's specific needs [6][7]. - The first part of the standard focuses on the requirements for rear-end target objects, ensuring they align with the characteristics of real vehicles on Chinese roads [7]. - The development process of this standard considers international standards to ensure consistency in testing results and applicability to local vehicle characteristics [7]. Group 3: Battery Testing Standards - A draft for the "Technical Specification for In-Service Testing of Electric Vehicle Power Batteries" has been released for public consultation until March 31, 2026 [18]. - The specification outlines general testing conditions, methods, and requirements for assessing the performance and safety of power batteries in service [18][20]. - The need for such standards arises from frequent incidents of vehicle fires and breakdowns attributed to battery issues, highlighting the importance of standardized testing methods to enhance safety and consumer confidence in electric vehicles [19][20].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent announcements by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology regarding the release of various vehicle production and tax exemption directories, highlighting the ongoing support for energy-saving and new energy vehicles in China [3][4]. Group 1: Vehicle Production and Product Directories - The announcement includes the publication of the 401st batch of vehicle production enterprises and products, which lists 85 automobile manufacturers, 338 private modified vehicle manufacturers, 7 over-limit vehicle manufacturers, and 1 three-wheeled vehicle manufacturer [5]. - The second part of the announcement details the expansion of products, with 179 automobile manufacturers changing or expanding their products and 683 manufacturers extending parameters [5]. - The announcement also mentions the restoration of production for 2 companies whose products have been rectified to meet management regulations [5]. Group 2: Tax Exemption Directories - The 80th batch of energy-saving and new energy vehicle models includes 683 compliant models, with 13 new energy-saving vehicle models and 670 new energy vehicle models, such as 69 plug-in hybrid passenger cars and 549 pure electric commercial vehicles [5]. - The 24th batch of vehicle models eligible for purchase tax exemption includes 512 compliant models, with 427 pure electric vehicle models and 69 plug-in hybrid vehicle models [6]. Group 3: Annual Points Report Notification - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a notification for the submission of the 2026 annual points pre-report, requiring passenger vehicle companies to submit their reports by December 31, 2025 [8][9]. Group 4: National Standards Public Consultation - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is seeking public opinions on seven mandatory national standards, including safety requirements for electric vehicles and technical requirements for automotive door handles [12][13]. - The standards aim to enhance vehicle safety and address industry pain points, with a focus on improving the safety performance of vehicle components [15][18].