This document establishes a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) FMVSS No. 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection" addressing
safety issues exclusive to electric vehicles (EVs). The standard is based upon a notice of proposed rulemaking published on October 13, 1998. It applies to all EVs (except EVs to which FMVSS No. 500 "Low-
Speed Vehicles" applies) that have a propulsion power source greater than 48 volts and a GVWR of 4536 kg (10,000 lbs) or less.
Dates: The final rule is effective October 1, 2001.
Document Subtype:
Final Rule
Received Date:
September 27 2000, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Page Count:
13
Comment Due Date:
September 27 2000, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
U. S. DOT/NHTSA - Final Rule
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Comments
View AllPosted: 11/27/1998 ID: NHTSA-1998-4515-0002
Sep 27,2000 11:59 PM ET
Posted: 11/27/1998 ID: NHTSA-1998-4515-0003
Sep 27,2000 11:59 PM ET
Posted: 11/27/1998 ID: NHTSA-1998-4515-0004
Sep 27,2000 11:59 PM ET
Posted: 11/27/1998 ID: NHTSA-1998-4515-0005
Sep 27,2000 11:59 PM ET
Posted: 11/25/1998 ID: NHTSA-1998-4515-0006
Sep 27,2000 11:59 PM ET
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