China will prohibit the use of hidden or flush door handles on cars sold in the country starting next year, marking a shift away from the minimalist design popularised by Tesla amid growing safety concerns. New regulations issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a proposal to make Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) mandatory for all electric vehicles starting October 1, 2027, in a bid to strengthen road safety. AVAS to Become a Standard Safety Feature According to the ministry’s draft notification,