Dongfeng Nissan, represented by Deputy General Manager Wang Qian, has announced that its new energy vehicle division will continue to adhere to established joint venture testing standards. The company stated it will avoid rushing product development to ensure vehicle quality.
This statement follows a new draft guideline issued by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and three other departments. The document outlines strict testing requirements for innovative automotive designs, including virtual controls, door handles, and human-machine interfaces.
The proposed regulations mandate that manufacturers conduct safety risk assessments during the R&D phase. Companies must perform failure mode analysis under extreme conditions and complex scenarios. Designs that fail these safety evaluations are prohibited from being installed in vehicles.
Specific requirements include the mandatory use of physical controls for emergency systems, such as braking and power cut-offs. For door handles, manufacturers must ensure functionality in extreme environments and provide mechanical redundancy, effectively banning fully hidden designs.
The guidelines also restrict the use of certain seat features while driving, such as zero-gravity or reclining modes. Furthermore, systems involving large infotainment screens or complex head-up displays must undergo rigorous safety assessments to evaluate their impact on driver attention and reliability.
