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China’s MIIT Puts Mandatory Rules Behind L3/ L4 Autonomy, Sets 10-Second Takeover Deadline for 2027

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released a draft mandatory national standard for L3/L4 autonomous driving systems, with an implementation date...

China’s GB 38031-2025 Battery Safety Rule Kicks In July 1, Demanding “No Fire, No Explosion”

China’s toughest-ever electric-vehicle battery safety regulation—GB 38031-2025—begins enforcing on July 1, 2026, replacing a “time-to-warning” requirement with a stricter “no fire, no explosion” standard....

Congress moves to block Chinese-connected cars entering U.S. via Canada, Mexico

Bill targets “backdoor” for Chinese vehicle tech in North American supply chains U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation to close what they call a “backdoor” for...

China grants 1st L3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger cars

China has granted its first Level 3 autonomous driving permits for regular passenger vehicles, marking a major policy breakthrough in the smart driving sector. China's...

South Korea to Mandate Disclosure of EV Battery Manufacturers Amid Growing Safety Concerns

In response to growing safety concerns and an increasing number of electric vehicle (EV) fires, the South Korean government has announced plans to mandate...

Global Autonomous Driving Policies & Regulations Review 2024

Intelligent driving regulations and vehicles going overseas: research on regional markets around the world and access strategies.   "Going out”: discussion about regional markets around the...

EPA’s new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars, while also addressing consumer and industry concerns

Alan Jenn, University of California, Davis The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released strict new emissions limits on March 20, 2024, for cars built from 2027...

Regional Regulations for Mandating Driver Monitoring Systems

Driver monitoring systems (DMS) have gained considerable momentum, driven by the escalating SAE autonomous driving levels and regulatory frameworks in key regions like the...

Right-to-charge laws bring the promise of EVs to apartments, condos and rentals

Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign More than 3.6 million electric cars are driving around the U.S., but if you live in an apartment,...

Analysts list 2 major issues Tesla must address before bringing FSD to China

While the overall trend is for FSD to enter China, there are still two major issues before it becomes a reality -- data collection...

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