BIS Introduces New Safety Standards for Electric Vehicles and E-Rickshaws
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing the safety and performance of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards: IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024. These standards are specifically designed to improve the safety of the powertrain—a critical component of EVs—in the L, M,…