On December 1st, the transitional period for the implementation of the newly revised mandatory national standard "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles" has officially ended. The "old national standard" electric bicycles have been completely banned from sale, and electric bicycles that meet the new standard have been gradually put on the market. What changes will the implementation of the new national standard bring? Can the new model meet daily travel needs? In response to the common concerns of consumers, the reporter conducted interviews. Does the new national standard car have a rear seat? Can I take care of the child? Firstly, the conclusion is that it has a back seat and can accommodate children. The China Bicycle Association stated that currently, more than 70% of the new standard products developed by enterprises have rear seats, which can meet the needs of parent-child travel. The new standard fully considers the usage scenario of carrying children, and consumers with demand can install child safety seats in the back seat and other positions. ”Wu Yiou, Director of the Technology Innovation Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation at the Tianjin Product Quality Supervision and Testing Technology Research Institute, stated that some provinces have put forward relevant requirements for non motorized vehicle passenger transportation through local legislation, and consumers should be aware of the specific local regulations. In response to the widely discussed issues of "no storage space" and "overhead seats" on the internet, relevant electric bicycle manufacturers have issued a statement stating that some new models are designed as "lightweight" models for consumers without passenger needs, and are not standard regulations. In the future, companies will gradually launch diversified products based on consumer needs. Will speeding result in power failure and emergency braking? Why is the maximum design speed set at 25 kilometers per hour? Overspeed power outage is a misunderstanding of the new standard. ”The person in charge of the Safety Technology Research Center of China Electronics Standardization Institute stated that regarding the maximum speed limit, the new national standard maintains the provision in the 2018 version of the standard that the maximum design speed of electric bicycles should not exceed 25 kilometers per hour, and adds the requirement that the electric motor should stop providing power output when the speed exceeds 25 kilometers per hour. In special scenarios such as continuous downhill driving, the speed of an electric bicycle may exceed 25 kilometers per hour for a short period of time. At this time, the electric motor will no longer provide assistance to the vehicle, but will not brake urgently, and the vehicle can continue to slide. The maximum speed limit has not changed, but it still sparked heated discussions. Some electric bicycle owners believe that this speed is "too slow", while some motor vehicle owners and pedestrians express that it is "too fast". What is a reasonable speed? According to Article 58 of China's Road Traffic Safety Law, electric bicycles must not exceed a maximum speed of 15 kilometers per hour when driving on non motorized lanes. The "General Technical Conditions for Electric Bicycles" issued in 1999 stipulate that the maximum speed should not exceed 20 kilometers per hour. Until 2018, the previous version of the national standard raised the maximum speed to no more than 25 kilometers per hour and has continued to this day. Should the speed limit be relaxed? The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that, based on considerations of traffic safety and travel convenience, appropriate improvements were made to the design maximum speed and overall vehicle quality. This clause is scientifically formulated based on a large amount of experimental data in the early stage, which can ensure the smoothness of driving and the safety of riders and pedestrians. However, on one hand, electric bicycles are subject to speed restrictions as non motorized vehicles, and on the other hand, many cities have "banned motorcycles". Consumers' real needs drive electric bicycles to privately "lift restrictions" in the sales process. Similar contradictions require collaboration among multiple departments in the future to explore more reasonable management methods. Are the seats made of iron? Can I install a rearview mirror? The new standard implemented this time does not require electric bicycles to install metal saddles. ”The person in charge of the Safety Technology Research Center of China Electronics Standardization Institute stated that the new standard aims to reduce the fire hazard of seats and the degree of harm in the event of a fire. It stipulates that "elastic cushion materials (such as foam materials filled in seats) should meet the combustion characteristics requirements of elastic cushion materials in Table 2 of GB 38262-2019". Foam seats that meet the relevant requirements are considered to comply with the new standard. The China Bicycle Association stated that the current mainstream models all use foam material (sponge) seats, which not only meet safety standards but also ensure riding comfort. The online rumor of "iron sheet seats" is not a common phenomenon, let alone a new standard requirement. Regarding the issue of rearview mirrors, the new standard not only does not "prohibit installation", but also explicitly states "encourage the installation of rearview mirrors". Currently, most vehicles come with rearview mirrors when they leave the factory, and only a few models do not have rearview mirrors installed due to considerations such as simple appearance. Consumers can choose according to their needs. At present, more than 600 new standard vehicle models from over 100 enterprises across the country have passed CCC certification, covering different levels of vehicle models. The prices of new electric vehicles from different brands on the current market have increased by 300 yuan to 1000 yuan. Industry insiders say that the price increase of new models is a normal market phenomenon, and in the future, companies will improve product cost-effectiveness and provide a wider range of vehicle options after achieving mass production and scale of new models. (New Society)