South Korea: New standards for EV supply equipment South Korea has published three new standards for EV supply equipment, harmonized with international ones. These are: KATS Public Notification No.2026-206(1 July 2026) introducing IEC TS 62196-3-1(Ed 1.0 2020-03): Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets — Conductive charging of electric vehicles — Part 3-1: Vehicle connector,...
China: Updated standard for seats, anchorages and head restraints China has published an updated GB standard for Strength requirement and test of automobile seats, their anchorages and any head restraints. It replaces the existing standard GB 15083-2019. Compared with GB 15083-2019, apart from structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as...
USA: Modernization of FMVSS No. 135 for vehicle brake systems The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, ”Light vehicle brake systems.” The proposed modifications would distinguish how regulations apply to vehicles with and without manually operated driving controls. The proposed modifications would...
Vietnam: Updates to the Vietnamese vehicle regulation Vietnam has published a Draft National Technical Regulation on Safety and Environmental Protection for Automobiles (Proposed code: QCVN XXX:2026/BXD. This draft National Technical Regulation sets out the technical requirements for the inspection, testing, and certification of technical safety, quality, and environmental protection for newly manufactured, assembled, and...
Australia: Proposed Amendments to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Determination 2024 Australia has announced its intention to amend the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Determination 2024. One of the goals is to to remove ‘Exempt Vehicle’ status for vehicles with a gross vehicle mass between 3.5t and 3.855t from 1 July 2027, if the vehicle...
EU: New requirements on in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperature and electrified vehicle system power The European Commission has published an update to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 concerning specific methods, technical requirements, testing procedures, and administrative provisions related to in-vehicle battery durability, electric vehicle range at low temperatures, and electrified vehicle...
EU: New regulation for brake particle emissions of motor vehicles The EU Commission has published a new implementing regulation for brake particle emissions of motor vehicles. It is called Commission Implementing Regulation laying down rules, procedures, testing methodologies and administrative requirements for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 as regards brake particle emissions of...
Gulf Cooperation Council: New vehicle eCall regulation. The Gulf Cooperation Council has published a new Technical regulation for “Vehicles – “eCall” Emergency calls Technical Requirements. This regulation is concerned with the technical requirements for the emergency call system (eCall) for all passenger vehicles not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s (regardless...
EU: Several new regulatory initiatives relevant for vehicles announced The EU Commission has announced planned initiatives in the automotive area. These are: Tests, Methods, and Administrative Requirements for In-Service Conformity and Market Surveillance of Battery Durability in M1 and N1 Vehicles This initiative establishes detailed testing procedures, methodologies, and administrative provisions for in-service conformity (ISC) and...
Ukraine: Updates to type approval regulation Ukraine notified the adoption of Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 389 “Some Issues of Approval of the Design of Vehicles, Their Parts and Equipment” of 25 March 2026 (concerning the adoption of the Technical Regulation for approval of the design of vehicles, their parts...
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