[6] On January 18, 2025, the Ministry of Public Security website released data showing that the national motor vehicle保有量 reached 453 million, including 353 million cars, and the number of new energy vehicles reached 31.4 million. By the end of 2024, China's population was 1,408.28 million, meaning an average of one car per four people. During vehicle use, fires often cause severe economic losses or casualties. According to fire department statistics, the peak period for vehicle spontaneous combustion is from May to October each year, with sedan fires being the most common, accounting for over 40%; most occur while the vehicle is in motion.
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