Govt to impose stricter safety standards on electric construction equipment vehicles from Oct 1
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed new safety standards for electric powertrain construction equipment, including dumpers and excavators, set to take effect from October 1, 2024. The draft amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 aims to promote electric vehicles (EVs) across various sectors. Under the new rules, electric construction equipment must comply with AIS-174 until new BIS specifications are established.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed new stricter safety standards for electric powertrain construction equipment vehicles including dumpers and excavators from October 1, 2024.
The ministry in a draft notification has proposed an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 with an aim to push electric vehicles (EV) across various sectors.
"On and after (1st October 2024), construction equipment vehicles fitted with electric power trains shall meet requirements as specified in AIS-174, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standard Act, 2016," the draft rule said.
Electric and hybrid powertrains are being used in construction equipment vehicles. According to the notification, the objections or suggestions which may be received from any person in respect of the said draft rules before the expiry of the aforesaid period will be considered by the central government.
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