NHTSA Proposes Enhanced Safety Standards for Electric-Powered Vehicles

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to update its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305 to include new electrical safety requirements for electric-powered vehicles, aligning with the Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13 for hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles. The proposed changes aim to protect occupants and emergency responders from electrical shock during everyday vehicle operation.