Policy Highlights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released the 2025 automotive standardization work points, focusing on enhancing the safety of new energy vehicles, strengthening standards for intelligent connected vehicles, and accelerating the revision of automotive chip standards [1][2] - The work points emphasize the need to improve the safety level of new energy vehicles, particularly in terms of battery safety and convenience, and to establish a safety baseline for autonomous driving systems [3][4] Focus Areas - **Battery Safety**: The work points highlight the importance of improving the safety and convenience of power batteries, including the review and approval of standards for battery durability and thermal management systems, as well as the development of standards for solid-state batteries and battery labeling [3] - **Autonomous Driving Safety**: There is a strong emphasis on establishing safety standards for autonomous driving systems, including the revision of standards for lane-keeping assistance and the development of standards for parking assistance systems [4] - **Chip Standards**: The work points call for the acceleration of the revision of automotive chip standards, including the implementation of standards for safety chips and power drive chips, to address the industry's challenges related to chip shortages [5] Industry Analysis - The frequent mention of "safety" in the 2025 automotive standardization work points indicates a strong focus on ensuring the safety of new energy vehicles and traditional automotive safety standards [6] - The industry recognizes that safety is paramount for the sustainable and healthy development of the new energy vehicle sector, especially during this critical phase of industry transformation [7]