fmvss · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Published 2000-09-27 · Effective 2001-10-01 · 65 FR 57980
Document
Document number
00-24839
Federal Register citation
65 FR 57980
CFR reference
49 CFR 571
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fmvss
Sub-agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication date
2000-09-27
Effective date
2001-10-01
DOT docket
Docket No. NHTSA-98-4515
Abstract
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.