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- New safety standards for electric vehicles have been introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to enhance safety.
- New safety standards have been introduced in the L, M, and N categories to improve the safety of electric vehicles.
- L, M and N category refer to two-wheelers, four-wheelers and goods trucks, respectively.
- The new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606:2024, focus on the powertrain, a critical component of electric vehicles.
- As per BIS, these two new standards are to make sure that EV powertrains in India meet stringent safety requirements.
- These standards lay emphasis on safety and performance of batteries.
- The new standards cover different aspects from construction to functionality.
- The BIS has 30 different standards, which are dedicated to electric vehicles and their accessories.
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