Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent announcements from the Ministry of Transport regarding the public disclosure of the 78th batch of compliant road transport vehicle models and the solicitation of opinions on several mandatory national standards related to automotive technology and safety. Group 1: Road Transport Vehicle Compliance - On July 28, the Ministry of Transport published the "Road Transport Vehicle Compliant Model List (78th Batch)" which includes 1,821 compliant vehicle models [5][7] - The compliant models consist of 59 passenger vehicles, 41 passenger cars, 852 cargo vehicles, 291 tractors, and 578 trailers [7] - The public disclosure period for the compliant models is set for five working days [5] Group 2: National Standards Solicitation - On July 31, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the solicitation of opinions on three mandatory national standards, including "Basic Requirements for Automotive Steering Systems" [11] - The "Basic Requirements for Automotive Steering Systems" includes seven chapters and several appendices detailing technical requirements and testing methods [12] - The revision of the steering system standard is necessary to adapt to the latest technological advancements in electric and intelligent vehicles [13] Group 3: Safety Regulations and Standards - The draft for "Regulations to Prevent Driver Injury from Automotive Steering Mechanisms" outlines technical requirements and testing methods to enhance driver safety during frontal collisions [14] - The existing standard for preventing driver injury has undergone multiple revisions since its first release in 1989, with the latest being GB 11557-2011 [14][15] - The need for revising the current standards is emphasized due to the increasing complexity of the automotive environment and the rise of new vehicle technologies [15] Group 4: Hydrogen Fuel and Engine Standards - The draft for "Hydrogen Fuel Engine Spray Nozzles" aims to establish standards for hydrogen fuel systems, which are crucial for the development of fuel cell vehicles [19][20] - The lack of existing standards for hydrogen fuel components is seen as a barrier to technological advancement in this area [20] - The "High-Pressure Fuel Pump Installation Technical Requirements for Direct Injection Gasoline Engines" is also being proposed to guide manufacturers in developing fuel-efficient products [20][21] Group 5: Intelligent Connected Vehicles - The draft for "Technical Specifications for Autonomous Driving Systems in Ports" outlines general and functional requirements for autonomous vehicles used in container transport [26] - This standard aims to support the development of new industries and technologies in the automotive sector [26]