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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Centre moots ‘AVAS' sound alerts for e-vehicles when they move below 20kmph
The Central Government is planning to introduce a new regulation on electric vehicles that will require the manufacturers to install a device- called Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)- to generate sound if the vehicle is moving at the speed above zero to 20 kmph. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has taken this step since most of the electric vehicles, including e-rickshaws, barely emit any sound at less than 20 kmph speed, increasing the chances of accidents if road users, especially pedestrians, are not alerted with some sound. AVAS is being mooted in the wake of the surge in the electric two- and three-wheelers and E-rickshaws have increased significantly over the years as their penetration even in the colonies of the city have gone high and they have become one of the most favoured vehicles for commuters for last mile connectivity. The ministry has published a draft guideline on automotive industry standards requiring fitting AVAS in electric vehicles for their reduced audibility. Sources said that the matter was discussed in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules – Technical Standing Committee (CMVR-TSC), which is the apex body for setting motor vehicle safety standards, and the final regulation will be issued soon. 'When an electric vehicle moves above 20 kmph speed, it generates some sound through its tyres. However, this is not the case when it is below 20 kmph. Given the government push, the number of electric and hybrid vehicles are increasing every year and especially E-rickshaws have grown in huge numbers even in much smaller cities. Considering the situation, there is a need to bring this regulation, so that any incident due to the sound can be avoided. Due to the quiet mode of these vehicles, Pedestrians, cyclists are not aware that a vehicle is coming from behind them, which leads to accidents,' said an officer. The officials said that the AVAS is mandated in electric and hybrid vehicles in countries like the United States, Japan. The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is also conducting a study on the need of AVAS in electric vehicles. 'The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), an apex body of vehicle manufacturers, approached for this study. It is still ongoing and we have not arrived at the conclusion yet. We are looking into the different aspects of the electric vehicle to find out if AVAS is needed in the electric vehicle or not,' said Dr Anoop Chawla, professor of Mechanical Engineering, IIT-Delhi. Dheeraj Mishra is a Principal correspondent with The Indian Express, Business Bureau. He covers India's two key ministries- Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. He frequently uses the Right to Information (RTI) Act for his stories, which have resulted in many impactful reports. ... Read More
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Government to introduce rule for silent EVs
In a move to alert pedestrians about approaching electric two and three wheelers , and e-rickshaws, which hardly emit any noise, govt will soon introduce a new regulation requiring manufacturers to have an electronic system that automatically creates sound when these vehicles are moving at speeds of up to 20 kmph. The transport ministry has published a draft automobile industry standard (AIS) for Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) requiring fitment of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). This safety feature primarily is designed for electric and hybrid vehicles emitting artificial sounds to alert pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users about the presence of the vehicle, especially at low speeds where these vehicles are very EVs run at higher speed, their tyres generate noise. Sources said the need for such an alert was felt soon after the introduction of EVs in the country, especially after reports of road accidents involving these vehicles as pedestrians could not spot them early. The AVAS is mandated in electric and hybrid vehicles across several countries, including the European Union, United States, and Japan. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the US has made this system mandatory for all new EVs sold since Sept 2020, Europe implemented this regulation in July 2019.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Govt to soon introduce rule requiring silent EVs to have vehicle alerting system
New Delhi: In a move to alert pedestrians about approaching electric two and three wheelers, and e-rickshaws, which hardly emit any noise, govt will soon introduce a new regulation requiring manufacturers to have an electronic system that automatically creates sound when these vehicles are moving at speeds of up to 20 kmph. The transport ministry has published a draft automobile industry standard (AIS) for Quiet Road Transport Vehicles (QRTV) requiring fitment of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). This safety feature primarily is designed for electric and hybrid vehicles emitting artificial sounds to alert pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users about the presence of the vehicle, especially at low speeds where these vehicles are very quiet. When EVs run at higher speed, their tyres generate noise. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Sources said the need for such an alert was felt soon after the introduction of EVs in the country, especially after reports of road accidents involving these vehicles as pedestrians could not spot them early. The AVAS is mandated in electric and hybrid vehicles across several countries, including the European Union, United States, and Japan. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the US has made this system mandatory for all new EVs sold since September 2020, Europe implemented this regulation in July 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Since there is a significant increase in EV penetration, particularly in two and three wheelers, and e-rickshaws, now there is a need to bring this regulation. The matter has been discussed at meetings of the CMVR-TSC, country's apex automotive standard making entity," said a senior official. As per the draft AIS, there may be a mechanism to enable the driver to halt the operation of the AVAS in case of a need. Sources said the standard will be notified soon after completing the consultation process. They added that since this is linked to safety of other road users, govt would have to make this mandatory. "We are carrying out a study on the need of AVAS in electric two-wheelers," said Anoop Chawla, professor of mechanical engineering department at IIT-Delhi. Apex automobile industry body, SIAM had approached IIT-Delhi for the study.
