Business · 14/12/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Summary
The U.S. government has established a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard requiring hybrid and electric vehicles to produce specific sounds to reduce the risk of pedestrian crashes, especially for the blind and visually-impaired, in compliance with the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010.
Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →