Summary of Key Measures
Effective July 1st, a series of new regulations that closely impact daily life have been officially implemented, covering four major areas: safety of new energy vehicles, protection against lightning disasters, road traffic warnings, and the safety of laser products. These regulations aim to enhance safety measures and regulate market order through stricter technical requirements and behavioral guidelines, providing greater peace of mind for everyone's travel and daily activities.
1. Enhanced Safety for New Energy Vehicles: More Reliable Physical Power Disconnection and Stricter Battery Protection
The two new national standards for new energy vehicles (electric vehicle safety + battery safety) are of particular importance, as they directly affect the safety of both purchasing and using these vehicles:
- One-button power disconnection becomes a physical switch: Previously, power disconnection was controlled by software, which could fail in an emergency. Now, it must be a physical mechanism (similar to turning off a light switch at home). Drivers can simply touch or hold down a button to disconnect the power, allowing for quicker isolation of high-voltage electricity during rescue efforts and reducing the risk of electric shock.
- Protection against damage to the battery from undercarriage scratches: A new test has been introduced, where a 150mm solid hemisphere is used to collide with the vehicle's underside at a speed of 35km/h. The battery must not leak liquid, catch fire, or explode after the impact, and its insulation must also meet the required standards. This means that there's less concern about battery damage when driving over rough terrain.
- More robust batteries: The new national standards have raised the requirement for heat dissipation from "alerting 5 minutes before a fire" to "absolute prevention of fire or explosion," with additional tests including bottom impacts (e.g., the battery being hit by a stone) and short circuits after 300 rapid charges. Buyers of new energy vehicles no longer need to worry about sudden battery failures.
2. How to Prevent Lightning Disasters? New Standards Provide Three-Step Guidance
While people may have only known to avoid standing under trees during thunderstorms, the new regulations offer more specific guidance:
- Prevention before the storm: Try to turn off outdoor electrical appliances (such as air conditioning units) before a thunderstorm. Avoid placing metal objects on balconies or clotheslines.
- Protection during the storm: Stay indoors and close doors and windows; avoid touching water pipes or gas pipelines (which conduct electricity). Seek shelter in enclosed buildings, and do not use umbrellas (metal frames can be dangerous).
- Post-storm rescue: If someone is struck by lightning, first disconnect the power before attempting to rescue them. Use an insulator (e.g., a dry stick) to pull the person away from the electrified area, then perform CPR. The new regulations make these steps clear, ensuring that ordinary people know what to do in case of a lightning strike.
3. Safer Driving: Targeted Broadcast Warnings
Previous road broadcasts might issue general warnings (e.g., an accident 10 kilometers ahead), which were both ineffective and disruptive. The new regulations require targeted broadcasts:
- The system can accurately locate the accident site and send alerts only to vehicles in the vicinity (e.g., an accident 500 meters ahead will be reported only to nearby vehicles).
- This addresses the issue of warnings being too widespread and ineffective, reducing the risk of secondary accidents due to delayed information.
4. Be Cautious with Laser Pens: New Standards Regulate Light Radiation to Protect Young People
Many parents buy laser pens for their children, but some low-quality products have high power levels that can cause permanent eye damage. The new regulations are mandatory:
- Laser pointers must emit radiation within safe limits, and both production and sales must comply with these standards.
- Products must clearly indicate their safety ratings and usage warnings (e.g., "Do not point at the eyes").
- In public places like schools and parks, there's no need to worry about people using high-power laser pens, ensuring greater protection for children's eyes.
These new regulations may seem like mere standards, but they are designed to address real-life issues: making new energy vehicles safer, providing better protection against lightning, enhancing driving safety, and preventing harm from laser pens. Each one of these measures is closely related to our daily lives.