NHTSA Denies Petition for Rulemaking on Driver-Activated Regenerative Braking Interface

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a petition for rulemaking from David K. Aberizk, P.E., of Integrated Consultants Incorporated, who sought to develop safety standards for a driver-activated vehicle regenerative braking interface with distinct rear lighting indication, citing that the proposed changes do not address a motor vehicle safety need.