<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>China's new GB38031-2025 standard, effective from July 1, 2026, mandates EV batteries to prevent fire and explosion even during thermal runaway, setting a mandatory requirement that could reshape the global battery industry.</li><li>The standard elevates the industry goal of 'no fire, no explosion' to a legal requirement, with Chinese manufacturers like CATL already meeting these standards through their Qilin battery technology, giving them a 12-month advantage over competitors.</li><li>The World's Toughest Battery Standard, as dubbed by experts, demands absolute prevention of fires and explosions during thermal events, redefining the safety regulations for electric vehicles.</li><li>The new regulation from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology signifies a paradigm shift towards stricter safety requirements in the EV sector, aiming for unprecedented levels of battery safety.</li></ul>

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