Why are pop-up headlights banned in China?
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Because the safety protection for people has been included in the protection scope, the pop-up headlight design often causes parts to scatter upon impact, increasing the risk of injury to pedestrians and even vehicle occupants, hence the ban. Additionally, as manufacturing and design began to lag behind the overall technological advancements in the automotive industry, and due to changes in aesthetic preferences, the market demand for pop-up headlight models continued to decline. Even in regions where production was not banned, automakers gradually phased out this design. Pop-up headlights are a type of hidden headlight: When the headlights are off, they are recessed inside the vehicle's front hood. When the headlights are turned on, they flip upward. Not only the AE86 and RX-7, but many classic car models also adopted the "pop-up headlight" design. If two separate headlights were designed specifically to meet regulatory height requirements, it would appear very awkward. After much deliberation, engineers came up with the hidden headlight design. When the headlights are not in use, they blend seamlessly with the engine hood, providing excellent aerodynamic efficiency. When the headlights are turned on, they lift upward, ensuring the headlight height meets regulatory standards. The design of "pop-up headlights": The "pop-up headlight" design increases the vehicle's drag coefficient, which is unacceptable to engineers today who strive to reduce drag coefficients by even 0.01. Furthermore, the "pop-up headlight" design requires additional mechanical components, which carry a higher risk of malfunction. For the increasingly popular xenon headlights, the internal space of "pop-up headlights" is too cramped, making it difficult to install the necessary components for xenon lights.
