Archive
Feb 2006
NHTSA Publishes Long Awaited Proposal For Re-Write of Cumbersome USA Lighting Regulation.
The agency is proposing to amend FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment", by reorganizing the regulatory text and directly importing requirements from historical, but still applicable, SAE standards currently incorporated by reference into the regulation.
Jan 2006
EU Introduces Recyclability Type Approval Directive.
After many years of discussion and negotiation between the European Commission and vehicle manufacturers, the relevant type approval requirements for reusability, recyclability and recoverability have now been published as 2005/64/EC.
Dec 2005
EU Specifies Durability Requirements and OBD Thresholds for Heavy Duty Engines.
With the publication of 2005/55/EC, which is a recast of 88/77/EC and all of its amendments, the durability requirements and OBD threshold values are now specified for Heavy Duty Engines.
Nov 2005
EC Bans Side Facing Seats.
Due to the difficulties in protecting side facing occupants in front and rear impact situations, the European Commission has implemented a ban on side facing seats as part of a package of amendments to the EC Directives on seats, safety belts and safety belt anchorages.
Oct 2005
EC Proposes New Directive on Air Conditioning Systems.
The European Commission are proposing to implement a new Directive on air conditioning systems for M1 and N1 category vehicles (passenger cars and light goods vehicles), under the 70/156/EEC type approval regime.
Sep 2005
ECE Safety Belt Anchorage Testing Requirements Clarified.
The recently published Supplement 1 to ECE Regulation 14.06 on safety belt anchorages includes a number of minor amendments to clarify and more accurately define the testing requirements for safety belt anchorages.
Aug 2005
USA Proposes Revision to the definition of "Designated Seating Position".
Jul 2005
USA Proposes New Test Method to Ensure Air Bag Suppression with Child Restraint Systems.
Jun 2005
Revised ECE Regulation Permits Electronic Steering Systems.
May 2005
NHTSA issues Final Rule that adopts a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.138 "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems".