Business · 24/08/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Lotus Cars Ltd. Receives Approval for Temporary Exemption from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201

Summary

Lotus Cars Ltd. has received approval from the relevant authorities for a temporary exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, allowing the company to proceed with the development of its new vehicle model.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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