China to require physical controls for vehicle functions, reducing reliance on central control screen : automotive@discuss.tchncs.de

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

submitted 6 months 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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[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 22 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Europe, please.

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[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 7 points 6 months ago (1 child)

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

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[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 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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[–] imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 point 5 months ago

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

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[–] LadyMeow@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 6 months ago

I wish we had this here…