Why is there a rear seat reminder?

As of May 2025, specific monthly sales data for Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) market has not yet been publicly disclosed, but the overall trend can be inferred from comprehensive industry reports and registration statistics. In the first four months of 2025, BYD led the market with cumulative registrations of 3,207 units, followed by Proton eMas 7 at 2,537 units, while Tesla ranked third with 735 units. Extrapolating from the first three quarters' data, BYD's annual sales are projected to surpass 8,417 units, with Proton reaching 6,212 units, reflecting dual-track growth in both pure electric models (e.g., BYD Sealion 7 and Atto 3) and localized offerings (e.g., Proton eMas 7). Market expansion is fueled by policy incentives (including import duty exemptions) and product diversification, though charging infrastructure (currently around 2,000 public chargers) and local production capacity remain critical bottlenecks. The government targets a 20% EV adoption rate by 2030, against the current 7% penetration, highlighting coexisting growth potential and challenges.

The main reasons for Ford's suspension of electric vehicle (EV) production are the multiple challenges faced by its EV business, including substantial losses, weak market demand, and changes in the policy environment. From 2023 to 2025, Ford's EV business accumulated losses exceeding $9 billion, with a single-year loss of $5 billion in 2025 alone, compelling the company to write off 19.5 billion ringgit in related investments and discontinue several major EV projects (such as the second-generation F-150 Lightning and electric commercial vehicles). Concurrently, the U.S. elimination of EV tax credit policies and the relaxation of emission standards for fuel-powered vehicles have reduced the competitiveness of pure electric models. Furthermore, recurring quality issues with Ford's EVs (such as battery fires) and an inadequate after-sales service system (including repair difficulties for the Mustang Mach-E) have further eroded consumer confidence. To tackle the crisis, Ford is pivoting its strategic focus toward hybrid vehicles and compact EVs that better align with current market demand, while planning a transition via range-extender technology. This shift underscores the real-world challenge automakers face in balancing electrification investments with profitability, though Ford maintains its long-term electrification target, anticipating that new energy vehicles will account for 50% of its sales by 2030.

Currently, the electric vehicle (EV) market in Malaysia has not shown a downward trend in sales; on the contrary, it has exhibited significant growth momentum. In November 2025, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reached 5,417 units, surging nearly 200% year-on-year, while cumulative sales in the first 11 months stood at 36,690 units, representing an 85% year-on-year increase. This growth is primarily driven by the impending expiration of import duty and consumption tax exemption policies at year-end, as well as the concentrated launch of new models such as the BYD Seal 6 and Xpeng G6. Hybrid vehicle sales also increased by 20.5% during the same period, demonstrating that new energy vehicles (NEVs) have become the market's core growth driver. Although total national new vehicle sales experienced a slight 1% year-on-year decline, EV penetration has risen from 5% in 2024 to 7%, with the government targeting 20% by 2030. It should be noted that current growth is partially attributable to consumption being front-loaded during the policy window period, while infrastructure development and purchasing preferences among middle- and low-income groups may impact long-term growth trajectories. Nevertheless, automakers' accelerated local production initiatives (such as Proton e.MAS7's sales of 7,740 units) reflect the industry's sustained commitment to electrification.

EV is the abbreviation of "Electric Vehicle" in English, which means pure electric vehicle in Chinese, specifically referring to vehicles that are fully powered by electricity and do not carry an internal combustion engine. The power system of such vehicles consists of three core components: lithium-ion battery packs, drive motors, and electronic control systems. They are recharged with electricity through charging piles, produce zero exhaust emissions during driving, and have low noise and vibration. Their energy conversion efficiency can reach more than 80%, and they have a regenerative braking function that can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy to recharge the battery during deceleration. Unlike hybrid models, EVs completely abandon the fuel system. Representative models include BYD Yuan EV and Geely Emgrand EV, and all models with the "EV" logo in their names are pure electric vehicles. At present, EV technology is relatively mature and is particularly suitable for short-distance urban commuting, but the coverage of charging infrastructure is still a key factor affecting user experience.

The seat belt sensor is an electronic device installed in the vehicle's seat belt buckle or under the seat, used to detect whether the occupant has fastened the seat belt. Its core function is to generate electrical signals through mechanical triggering or pressure sensing and transmit them to the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU). When the sensor detects an unfastened seat belt, the system activates a two-stage alert via the dashboard warning light and audible alarm, with some models capable of distinguishing between driver and front passenger seat status. From a technical perspective, the sensor employs wire displacement or frequency domain signal analysis (e.g., Fast Fourier Transform) to identify seat load characteristics and precisely determine occupant type (human/object/unoccupied). Certain premium models additionally incorporate a crash pre-tensioning feature that synchronizes with the airbag system to instantly tighten seat belts during collisions. Regulatory mandates require all passenger vehicles to be equipped with front seat belt reminder systems, and since 2020, child restraint systems (CRS) must comply with UN R44/R129 standards. These engineering solutions substantially mitigate collision injury risks and constitute critical elements of vehicular passive safety systems.