Silent EVs to 'Speak' Up: ARAI Mandates AVAS from October 2026 for Safety
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News18•22-01-2026, 08:05
Silent EVs to 'Speak' Up: ARAI Mandates AVAS from October 2026 for Safety
- •ARAI in Pune mandates Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for electric vehicles to prevent accidents.
- •Silent operation of EVs poses accident risk to pedestrians and other drivers due to lack of engine noise.
- •AVAS system, developed by ARAI, will make EVs emit a specific sound to alert others.
- •Implementation for four-wheelers begins October 2026; tests for two and three-wheelers are ongoing.
- •SIAT 2026 conference in Pune will discuss automotive technology; ARAI partners with IIT-Delhi for emission research.
Why It Matters: ARAI introduces AVAS for EVs from October 2026 to enhance safety by adding sound to silent vehicles.
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