🚗New Compliance Requirements for Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Standards
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference
Summary
This final rule establishes two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifying performance requirements for all motor vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The final rule is based on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles. FMVSS No. 307, "Fuel system integrity of hydrogen vehicles," specifies requirements for the integrity of the fuel system in hydrogen vehicles during normal vehicle operations and after crashes. FMVSS No. 308, "Compressed hydrogen storage system integrity," specifies requirements for the compressed hydrogen storage system to ensure the safe storage of hydrogen onboard vehicles. These two standards will reduce deaths and injuries from fires due to hydrogen fuel leakages and/or explosion of the hydrogen storage system.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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This regulatory text involves compliance requirements for manufacturers of hydrogen vehicles, specifically related to new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Adhering to these standards will affect production processes and costs for businesses in this sector. Key compliance dates and associated legal obligations necessitate attention from business owners and executives.