Prior to enactment of the replica car law, the U.S. had just one system for regulating automobiles, which was established in the 1960s and designed for companies that mass-produce millions of vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five.
The rule establishes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141, “Minimum Sound for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.” Under the new safety standard, all hybrid and electric vehicles must meet the minimum sound requirements by Sept. 1, 2020. The 50-percent phase-in date is Sept. 1, 2019.
The bill would allow policymakers to hear from all sides of the automated vehicle discussion and ensure the independent repairer has a seat at the table.
The bill will create a stakeholder committee at the U.S. Department of Transportation, allowing policymakers to hear from all sides of the automated vehicle discussion and ensure the independent repairer has a seat at the table.
The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy. During the discussions, the panelists weighed the benefits of self-driving technologies against the potential risks.