Recently, the Electronic Standards Institute of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has carried out an extensive questionnaire survey for the whole society in response to the revision of the "Safety Technical Specifications for Electric Bicycles", aiming to collect the public's opinions and suggestions on the improvement of the safety performance of electric bicycles. The content of the questionnaire was detailed, covering many key areas such as vehicle weight, mileage, and vehicle speed, which aroused widespread attention and discussion from all walks of life.
According to the statistics of the fire and rescue department, electric bicycle fires occur frequently, and the main reasons include lithium battery thermal runaway, line overload short circuit and charger failure, among which the lithium battery problem is particularly prominent. Therefore, the questionnaire pays special attention to consumer preferences in terms of batteries and charging, and asks consumers about their preferences in choosing the type of battery (lithium-ion battery or lead-acid battery) and the frequency of charging, with the aim of providing data to support the development of future standards.
In terms of range, the questionnaire delved into the relationship between consumers' expected range and battery capacity, pointing out that battery capacity is a key factor in determining the range of e-bikes. At the same time, the questionnaire also touched on the sensitive topic of vehicle quality. The current code stipulates that the overall weight of e-bikes must not exceed 55 kg, but with the popularity of lithium batteries, this limitation poses a challenge to improve the performance of e-bikes. In the questionnaire, consumers were asked about their expectations for the maximum weight of the vehicle, reflecting the market's demand for the relaxation of weight restrictions.
In terms of vehicle speed, the current "Safety Technical Specifications for Electric Bicycles" stipulates: "When driving with electric drive function, the maximum design speed shall not exceed 25km/h; When the electric assist function is driving, when the vehicle speed exceeds 25km/h, the electric motor shall not provide power output. ”
Speed limits were also the focus of the questionnaire. The current code stipulates that the maximum design speed of e-bikes should not exceed 25km/h, but the demand for higher speeds cannot be ignored. For the maximum speed of electric bicycles, the questionnaire gave a number of options, namely: below 20km/h, 20~25km/h, 25~30km/h, 35~40km/h, 45~50km/h, 50km/h and so on. The aim is to understand the public's perception of the reasonable speed of e-bikes.
In addition, the questionnaire also focused on the use habits of electric bicycles, such as whether pedals are often used and whether people should be allowed. These problems touch on many pain points in the actual use of electric bicycles, such as the safety hazards of pedals, regional differences in the regulations for carrying people, etc. Consumers' answers to these questions will provide a reference for the revision of the specification that is closer to the actual needs.
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Experts pointed out that the revision of the "Technical Specifications for Electric Bicycle Safety" should fully consider public opinions and market demand, reasonably adjust various technical indicators under the premise of ensuring safety, and promote the healthy development of the electric bicycle industry. At the same time, all sectors of society should also strengthen publicity and education on the safe use of electric bicycles, and jointly create a safe and convenient travel environment.
Source: Electric Motorcycle Vision