Centre to impose stricter safety standards on electric construction equipment from October 2024

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is set to introduce stringent safety standards for electric construction vehicles as part of India’s green transition. Starting October 1, 2024, all-electric construction equipment, including dumpers and excavators, must comply with new safety regulations outlined in the draft amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. This amendment, published on August 14, proposes the introduction of rule 125-O, which mandates adherence to Automotive Industry Standards (AIS)-174, covering…