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China to require physical controls for vehicle functions, reducing reliance on central control screen (carnewschina.com)
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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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[–] 7 points 6 months ago (1 child)

I'm kinda surprised they haven't done this yet tbh

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago

    Same. I remember years ago, reading how these touchscreen interfaces are inferior and inherently less safe, because they require you to take your eyes off the road, because they cannot be navigated on haptics alone.

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