Mar 2026
Protecting the Name You Trust: InterRegs®Mar 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Seek Comments on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems (ADS)Mar 2026
Upcoming Meeting of the United Nations World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29)Mar 2026
InterRegs.NET Adds 'Cyber Security' Subject CategoryMar 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Announces Public Meeting Regarding Ongoing Vehicle Automation ActivitiesFeb 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Seeks Input Regarding Drunk Driving PreventionMar 2026
Updated Chinese Standard on Electric Vehicle Safety PublishedFeb 2026
New UN ECE Regulation on Emergency Lane Keeping Systems PublishedJan 2026
Updates to the EU Requirements on Fully Automated Vehicles ProposedDec 2025
Updates to the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Requirements ProposedNov 2025
Canada Seeks Public Feedback on Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle RegulationsOct 2025
First Two Euro 7 Emissions Implementing Regulations PublishedInterRegs.NET
Mar 2026
Updated Chinese Standard on Electric Vehicle Safety Published
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China have recently published an updated version of the Chinese standard on electric vehicle safety requirements; GB 18384-2025. This updated Chinese Standard introduces numerous new and updated requirements to reflect the latest developments in the field of electric vehicle technology, and even introduces some completely new test procedures for assessing the safety performance of electric vehicles.
Jul 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Publish Significant Number of Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
On May 30, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published in the Federal Register (Vol. 90 No. 103) 24 Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs). They have requested comments addressing all related issues. These NPRMs cover many regulated topics and varying aspects of regulatory actions that have been in force for a number of years. These proposals are intended to minimize confusion, remove unnecessary requirements and may assist in introducing new technology.
Jun 2025
New UN ECE Regulation on Acceleration Control for Pedal Error Published
A new United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE) Regulation on Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE) systems, UN ECE Regulation No. 175.00, came into force on May 12, 2025. This new Regulation, which applies to M1 category vehicles, specifies technical and performance requirements for Acceleration Control for Pedal Error (ACPE) systems which are designed to detect misapplication of the accelerator control by the driver and to control unintended acceleration of the vehicle.