Electric vehicle: Recent rules on battery safety
According to multiple Electric vehicle and battery makers. Recent rules on battery safety and local value addition have impacted their short-term production. Sales due to the shorter timeline to certify their products.
Following a spate of fire-related incidents involving EVs this summer, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently amended the AIS156 norms, a stringent testing and certification standard, to ensure better safety. also read:List of international destinations, Foodies Must Visit
The new standards necessitate a redesign of the battery packs
BMS (battery management systems), as well as the development of new tooling for the aluminium casing and new capital equipment, explained Anand Kabra, managing director of Battrixx, a supplier of battery packs for electric two-wheelers.
Following a spate of fire-related incidents involving EVs this summer, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways recently amended the AIS156 norms, a stringent testing and certification standard, to ensure better safety.
“You will most likely see some impact from the first phase of the new battery standard AIS156 in December and January,” said a senior EV industry executive. “The impact would be even greater in April.” There simply isn’t enough time for the industry and the ARAI certification agency to deliver.”
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is the organisation in charge of testing and certifying vehicles before they are sold. Due to holiday season demand, EV manufacturers saw record sales in November.
“You will most likely see some impact from the first phase of the new battery standard AIS156 in December and January,” said a senior EV industry executive. “The impact would be even greater in April.” There simply isn’t enough time for the industry and the ARAI certification agency to deliver.”
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is the organisation in charge of testing and certifying vehicles before they are sold. Due to holiday season demand, EV manufacturers saw record sales in November.
In addition to the AIS156, the Ministry of Heavy Industries introduced a new set of safety testing guidelines in November in order to qualify for the FAME-II subsidy payout.
The ARAI is also in charge of auditing companies and their suppliers to ensure compliance with domestic value addition standards in order to qualify for the FAME-II subsidy.
