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China to require physical controls for vehicle functions, reducing reliance on central control screen (carnewschina.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by schizoidman@lemmy.zip to c/automotive@discuss.tchncs.de

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The Chinese MIIT intends to require physical control mechanisms for functions such as turning turn signals on/off, raising/lowering windows, and activating advanced driving assistance system. This new requirement is expected to be mandatory for only newly manufactured vehicles starting July 1, 2026.

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[–] imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

They already been reducing safety points of cars without physical buttons. Also, seems to made same announcement China released